Museum
Synagogue of Tomar
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The Synagogue of Tomar is a rare surviving medieval Jewish place of worship in Portugal, built in the 15th century before the expulsion of Jews from the country. It now houses the Abraham Zacuto Museum, dedicated to Jewish history and culture in Portugal. The small, austere stone building features a vaulted ceiling and a central bimah. Visitors can view artifacts, documents, and exhibits that tell the story of the once-thriving Jewish community in Tomar and their contributions to Portuguese science and exploration.
Don't miss
- The original 15th-century stone bimah (reading platform) in the center
- Exhibits on Abraham Zacuto, the Jewish astronomer who aided Portuguese explorers
- A collection of Jewish ritual objects and medieval tombstones
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Synagogue of Tomar
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inTour of Lecce with a visit to the basement of the ancient synagogue4.8★ · 294 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$23 per personSee dates →
Best full dayToledo Tour from Madrid: Cathedral, Synagogue & St. Tome's Church4.8★ · 7,561 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$92 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleWalking Tomar: Templar Secrets & Convent of Christ Included5★ · 13 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$175 per personSee dates →More attractions in Tomar