Brussels: Jewish History Private Walking Tour
ID: GYG1503340-2296018
Catégorie:
Pays: Belgique
Durée du projet:
02:00 horaires
Description
Discover the history of the Jewish community in Brussels on a guided walking tour. See the Great Synagogue, explore the Jewish quarter of Mont des Arts, and learn about the Shoah.
Begin your tour with a visit to the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula, where you’ll learn about the Jewish community in the Middle Ages and hear about the pogroms that took place during this time.
Next, head to the Mont des Arts neighborhood to explore the Jewish quarter. Stroll through the streets and learn about the history of the area. Continue to the Triangle Zone in Anderlecht, a working-class and immigrant Jewish neighborhood connected to the textile and leather trades.
As you walk, hear about the Jewish immigrants from the Netherlands, France, and Central and Eastern Europe who settled in Cureghem in the late 19th century. Learn about the trades they worked in, including textiles, clothing, leather, and related trades.
Among other notable places, see the Great Synagogue (interior visit only if the building is open), built between 1875 and 1878, and learn about the growth and emancipation of Brussels' Jewish community during the 19th century.
Faits saillants
- Discover the history of the Jewish community in Brussels on a guided tour
- Visit the Great Synagogue and learn about its Romanesque-Byzantine style
- Explore the Jewish quarter of Mont des Arts and the Triangle zone in Anderlecht
- Hear about the Shoah and the impact of World War II on the Jewish community
- Learn about the Jewish community in the Middle Ages and the pogroms they faced
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INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
The synagogue is usually not open for entrance
Please note that the tour involves some walking. A good physical condition is recommended.
Meeting point in front of the main door
INCLUS
- Visit to the cathedral
- Visit to various Jewish related places in Brussels
- Discussion on Jewish community in the Middle Ages
- Discussion on the Jewish quartier of Mont des Arts
- Discussion on the Triangle zone in Anderlecht
- Discussion on local synagogues
- Discussion on the Shoah and WW2
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Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.
