Museo de Historia de los Judíos, Jewish heritage museum in Gothic Quarter, Girona, Spain
The Museo de Historia de los Judíos occupies a medieval building with eleven exhibition rooms presenting archaeological discoveries, documents, and religious objects from Catalan Jewish communities. The collection brings together material evidence and written records that document the lives of these people across centuries.
The building stands on the location of Girona's final synagogue, which operated until 1492 when Spanish rulers ordered the expulsion of all Jews from their territories. This moment ended centuries of continuous Jewish presence in the region.
The museum displays religious objects and documents that reveal how Jewish communities in Catalonia practiced their faith and traditions. These artifacts show visitors the details of holidays, rituals, and the daily rhythms of medieval Jewish life.
The museum is compact and easy to explore on foot, especially if you are already walking through the Gothic Quarter. Wear sturdy shoes since medieval staircases and floors throughout the building can be uneven.
The collection includes original Hebrew tombstones recovered from the Jewish cemetery of Montjuïc that provide direct evidence of medieval Jewish life in Girona. These stones carry inscriptions preserving the names and dates of people whose memory might otherwise be forgotten.
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