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Jewish Quarter

Calle de la Forca, Girona, Spain
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Ranked #8 of 29 attractions in Girona
5.0 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods
Traveller Description: Jewish Quarter The Jewish Quarter is called the Call Jeue, and it is one of the largest and best preserved in Europe. It is located beside the... more »
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Boston, Massachusetts
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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In the middle of the Barri Vell - the Old Town - is El Call, the old Jewish ghetto that was abandoned in 1492 when Los Reyes Catolicos Ferdinand and Isabella expelled all non-Christians from Spain. The buildings remained fairly untouched for hundreds of years so today you can visit a wonderful museum of Jewish life, and once again Jewish... More

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Perpignan, France
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78 reviews 78 reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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Gorgeous part of the old town. Narrow streets, small cafes, cobble stones. Perfect for strolling and picture taking. More

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Thessaloniki, Greece
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
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Amazing buildings, churches, etc. We enjoyed it very much ! More

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London, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
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Whether interested in Judaica or otherwise, the Jewish quarter is unmissable due to its proximity to Girona's cathedral. The museum is particularly informative, and has an excellent bookstore. For some, perhaps, the sole minus is that the museum's coming into being is due, among others, to the Rich foundation, presumably established by Mark Rich, of Bill Clinton era fame.. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

Great to wander around and look a the shops within the ancient alleys. Realllt clean ,but with a feel of history and certainly not ruined by the shops More

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Mountain View, Arkansas
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134 helpful votes 134 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012
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My wife and I went through the Jewish Quarter as one of three couples on the Spanish Trails Day Tour to Girona. It was interesting to hear about the history of the Jewish Quarter as we watched the sun set on a enjoyable day tour to Girona. More

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Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2011
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Wandering around here at night is quite an experience. Girona feels really safe so even the dark alleyways and archways feel interesting instead of threatening. More

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Girona, Spain
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011
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The stones seem to whisper as you walk by, of ancient secrets, happy lives and much tragedy; the narrow covered alleys beckon. It's an evocative place, rediscovered and resurrected in recent years. The old Roman road from France, now called the Carrer de la Forca, runs down one side--and during Holy Week, Roman legionnaires in costume march down the cobbled... More

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Managua, Nicaragua
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254 helpful votes 254 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011
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