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City Breaks: Jewish Heritage Avila

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Moshé de León's Garden

Moshé de León's Garden is next to the city walls, is a mystical garden that recalls the book written by this rabbi: Zohar or Book of Splendour. This book is a great example of Jewish spiritualism in the second half of the thirteenth century which transformed Ávila into the center of a mystical activity that irradiated a special religious sensitivity to other parts of Castile.

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Moshé de León's Garden

Mercado Chico

In this spot the Jewish Quarter began.

As usual, the jews established themselves in the centre of the city to make business. Their district par excellence was situated between the 'Juradero', in San Vicente, Mercado Grande (or large market) and San Millán district.

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Mercado Chico

Reyes Católicos Street

In this street were located most of the shops and workshops belonging to the Jewish community, although no visible remains are preserved.

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Reyes Católicos Street

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