Luso-Hebraico Museum
Rua Dr. Joaquim Jaquinto 73, Tomar 2300-577 - Portugal
Phone: +351 249 322 696
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The Luso-Hebraico Museum of Abraham Zacuto is housed in one of Portugal’s oldest synagogues, built between 1410 and 1460. It ceased to be a place of worship, following the banning of Jews by King Manuel I, in 1497 and was variously a prison, hayloft and warehouse until restored and handed to the state in 1939. Very tiny, its four columns represent Sarah, Rachel, Rebecca and Leah, the mothers of Israel. The twelve columns represent the tribes. Named after a famous 15th century astronomer and mathematician, it displays sacred items donated from around the world and many 15th century tombstones.
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