Barcelona Synagogue ticket

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Ancient Synagogue of Barcelona
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  • Discover the history of the Greater Synagogue and explore Barcelona’s Jewish heritage
  • Walk through the medieval Jewish neighborhoods of Call Mayor and Call Menor
  • Explore the synagogue’s restored interior, with Roman-era foundations and architectural details
  • Learn about the 13th-century Jewish community and its cultural and religious traditions
  • Reserve spaces for Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, or Juppa celebrations in a historic setting

What to expect

Step inside one of Barcelona’s most significant historic sites as you explore the location of the former Sinagoga Mayor, whose origins trace back to Roman times. Discover how medievalist Jaume Riera y Sans identified the synagogue’s exact placement in 1987, shedding new light on the city’s Jewish heritage. Walk through the narrow streets of the Call Mayor and Call Menor, once home to Barcelona’s thriving medieval Jewish community, and learn how the area expanded in the 13th century. Inside the restored building, admire preserved architectural elements and gain insight into the cultural and religious life of the Jewish quarter before its decline in 1391. This visit offers a thoughtful, immersive journey into one of the oldest recorded Jewish communities in Europe.

Explore historic architecture preserved from the medieval Jewish quarter in Barcelona’s Call Menor district
Explore historic architecture preserved from the medieval Jewish quarter in Barcelona’s Call Menor district
Observe carefully restored architectural details showcasing the spiritual life of Barcelona’s medieval Jews
Observe carefully restored architectural details showcasing the spiritual life of Barcelona’s medieval Jews
Experience the cultural richness of Barcelona’s medieval Jewish quarter, preserved for educational visits
Experience the cultural richness of Barcelona’s medieval Jewish quarter, preserved for educational visits
Discover Roman-era foundations beneath the Barcelona Synagogue, connecting ancient times with medieval heritage
Discover Roman-era foundations beneath the Barcelona Synagogue, connecting ancient times with medieval heritage

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