Hervás, Medieval Jewish quarter in Hervás, Cáceres Province, Spain.
The narrow streets of Hervás wind through buildings constructed with traditional materials including adobe, chestnut wood, and vertical tiles.
The Jewish Quarter of Hervás received recognition as a Historic Artistic Complex in 1969, preserving structures from its medieval Sephardic population.
The annual Fiesta de los Conversos in July features theatrical performances near the Ambroz River, recreating the town's Jewish heritage.
The town's information center provides details about guided tours, local events, and accommodation options for visitors exploring the Ambroz Valley.
Local artisans maintain workshops producing traditional chestnut wood furniture, continuing a craft heritage that spans generations in this mountain town.
Location: Cáceres Province
Capital city: Hervás
Elevation above the sea: 688 m
Website: http://www.hervas.es
Part of: Mancomunidad para la Gestión Urbanística de los Municipios del Norte de Cáceres, Ambroz Valley, Red de Juderías de España
Shares border with: Aldeanueva del Camino, Baños de Montemayor, La Garganta, Candelario, Jerte, Cabezuela del Valle, Gargantilla
Website: http://hervas.es
GPS coordinates: 40.27389,-5.86583
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:36
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