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Jewish Heritage

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Jewish Heritage
Story of Turkish Jews driven from Spain in 1492, currently lives in peace and harmony more than 500 years in Turkey. After breakfast, start for a tour in the centuries-old Jewish quarter Galata, with its famous tower built by the Genoese. Visit to Neve Shalom Synagogue or Ashkenaz Synagogue (if available), go to Balat along the Golden Horn, the residential area of ​​the Ottoman Jews, where the "Jewish Star" is still visible on the facades of some buildings. Built in the 15th century and visiting the Ahrida Synagogue from outside the Jewish Hospital (Or-Ahayim). Visit to the 500th Anniversary Foundation Zülfaris Jewish Museum and the "Old House" in Hasköy. Jewish Cemetery where Neve Shalom martyrs are buried. Stop at Ortaköy, the first departure point of Sephardic Jews who were expelled from Spain due to the religious discomfort of the King and Queen of Spain, is not accepted by any European country except for the Ottoman Sultan Beyazid, he is welcoming them by offering a safe and peaceful life. . Last visit to Etz Ahayim Synagogue in Ortaköy 
 HALF DAY MORNING TOUR Neve Shalom Synagogue or Ashkenaz Synagogue (upon availability) Galata & Balat, the oldest Jewish settlement Golden Horn
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