Judiaria de Castelo de Vide, also known as the Jewish Quarter of Castelo de Vide, is a historic neighborhood that dates back to the 15th century. During this time, many Jews sought refuge in Portugal from persecution in Spain. The quarter features houses with two doors made of granite, connecting the lower floor (often used for commercial purposes) to the upper living quarters.
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Mike Fry — Google review
Small streets that were once part of the town's Jewish Quarter.
Gitty Rosenberg — Google review
Small but nice museum of the history of Spanish jews fleeing towards Portugal
The Fonte would be part of the Judiaria, the Jewish quarter of Castelo de Vide, one of the most important and well-preserved examples of the Jewish presence in Portugal, dating back to the 13th century. The Fonte da Vila was built in the 16th century, during the reign of King João III, probably altered and remodelled or even finished in later years. The structure constituted the point of radial urban development that is present in the five surrounding streets, on a path that linked the Castle to Fonte da Vila, which has been propagated over time. The fountain has a rectangular shape with a pyramidal cover, supported by six marble columns, with four spouts in the centre. In the centre are represented the arms of the county and those of Portugal. Surrounding and delimiting the Fonte da Vila is a wall, which also includes a drinking fountain.
Artur Victoria — Google review
Cool historical site with Jewish history.
Gitty Rosenberg — Google review
Potable water, cold and refreshing!
Paulo Sabino — Google review
(Translated by Google) Fountain from the 16th century (D. João III), located at the time in the middle of the Jewish quarter of Castelo de Vide.
It has a rectangular plan and is covered by a porch supported by 6 Tuscan order columns with a smooth architrave and entablature covered by a pyramidal dome with a pine cone top. In the center of the tank, the urn-shaped fountain with 4 symmetrical spouts and a cubic plinth with the royal weapons carved on one side and the town's weapons on the opposite side.
It is one of the local landmarks for its artistic beauty and historical significance.
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Fonte do século XVI (D.João III), localizada à época em plena judiaria de Castelo de Vide.
Tem planta rectangular e é coberta por um alpendre sustentado por 6 colunas de ordem toscana com arquitrave lisa e entablamento coberto por cúpula piramidal com remate em pinha. Ao centro do tanque, a fonte em forma de urna com 4 bicas simétricas e um plinto cúbico tendo esculpido numa das faces as armas reais e na face oposta as armas da vila.
É um dos ex-líbris locais pela sua beleza artística e o seu significado histórico.
La Rodrigues — Google review
(Translated by Google) Nice corner. Recommended to visit if you are in Castelo de Vide.
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Bonito rincón. Recomendable visitar si estás en Castelo de Vide.
Blanca O — Google review
(Translated by Google) Fonte da Vila is one of the mandatory stopping points in Castelo de Vide. It is a well-preserved place although not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
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A Fonte da Vila faz parte dos locais de paragem obrigatória em Castelo de Vide. É um local bem preservado embora não acessível a pessoas com mobilidade reduzida.
F. “S.” — Google review
(Translated by Google) Located in the quiet village of Castelo de Vide, Fonte da Vila is part of a large part of the municipality's tourist information supports.
Castelo de Vide has a remarkable set of heritage that, in general, is well preserved. It is notable that there are some interventions, by private individuals, in the recovery of some properties.
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Localizada na pacata Vila de Castelo de Vide, a Fonte da Vila integra grande parte dos suportes de informação turística deste concelho.
Castelo de Vide possuí um conjunto notável de património que, de um modo geral, se encontra bem preservado. É notória a existência de algumas intervenções, por parte de particulares, na recuperação de alguns imóveis.
Oscar Pires — Google review
(Translated by Google) Historical source considered cultural heritage and of public interest, located in the old Jewish Quarter and a must-see for anyone walking through the town.
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Fonte histórica considerada património cultural e de interesse público, localizada na antiga Judiaria e de passagem obrigatória para quem se passeia pela vila.
A small museum in a building which was a synagogue in the old Jewish quarter. Entrance is free, nice lady run's the place. Recomend to take the time and visit.
tomer e — Google review
Interesting exhibit on the town's Jews which was originally the synagogue. The exhibits are in Portuguese but you can purchase a pamphlet for .50 that explains everything.
Gitty Rosenberg — Google review
Very nice place to visit.
Bruno Luis — Google review
Super informative, great staff, small but with a lot of history
beatriz carvalho castro — Google review
Lovely restored ancient synagogue in the former Jewish quarter of Castelo de Vide.
Lots of information at the front desk.
Mostly very quiet which is a pity!
Michael Bolsius — Google review
Winter times differ from summer times (they close at 17h rather than 18h starting from Nov )
Silvia Bottura — Google review
Nice free quaint little museum about the Jewish quarter
The Castle of Castelo de Vide is a must-visit in the Alto Alentejo region, near the Spanish border. It offers stunning views over the border and was where a king sealed his marriage to Queen Isabel of Aragon. The castle allows visitors to climb up to the tower and walk over its roofs for beautiful village and landscape views. The museum inside showcases military history, but unfortunately, information is only available in Portuguese.
Truly captivating little hilltown complete with castle, fountains and old Jewish Quarter. Lots of well-marked walks in and around town. Maps (rather poor) available at the tourist office next to Matriz Santa Maria da Devesa Church.
Danny M — Google review
The castle is really worthwhile visiting. You even can go up to the tower and walk over the roofs of the castle and have a beautiful view of the village and the surroundings.
The museum has a military historical exhibition but unfortunately the information is only in Portuguese. It would be a good idea to hand out leaflets with other languages to explain what is written in the various showcases.
Lennn — Google review
Amazing!
Make sure that you visit the Jewish synagogue there and the museum.
Yehuda Morag — Google review
Nice castle. Sadly we arrived at their lunch break so the tower was closed.
Daniel Wisniak — Google review
A lovely little town full of interesting history. The Jewish museum was a surprise, nicely done. The pointy eared dog is certainly a lively character, perfectly harmless of course.
Saz Dosanjh — Google review
Sadly, as of October 2020, the castle is closed for renovation. Some of it can be seen from the outside. You can walk in the narrow cobblestone streets within the walls and marvel at the views (reaching up to Marvão, a nearby wonder) and the tiny houses. In spite of the maintenance work going on the castle, the village is still worthy of the visit.
Jorge Gamito — Google review
Castel do vide is a nice town in Portugal with a butiful castle in top of a hill and charming medieval village. A museum in the synagogue tells the story of an interesting Jewish community that lives in the past in the town.
Dr. Cobi Ivghi — Google review
Great views from the castle. The maintenance could be better.
Francisco Almeida — Google review
The castle is a ruin under Restauration. To access the tower you must be brave and walk over the roof with no security rail. Not for those afraid of heights
Mariana Noronha — Google review
I visited the Castleo de Vide while I was staying 3 nights in Castelo de Vide in November, 2017. The castle is located atop a very steep hill and the walk up on the cobblestone walk is difficult and for me, killed my knees. It's free to walk around and there also is an excellent small museum as you come into the courtyard which is exhibits of the Neolithic megaliths in the area, artifacts found in the area. Very interesting, however, all the information is in Portuguese no English.
Igreja Matriz- Santa Maria da Devesa is a must-visit in Marvao, offering a glimpse into the region's rich history and culture. The well-preserved historic building houses a small museum with sacred art pieces and contemporary artworks. Visitors can admire numerous sculptures of saints and explore the museum of sacred art located in the upper choir. Additionally, the picturesque location near Praca de Dom Pedro V makes it an ideal stop while exploring the area.
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António Casimiro — Google review
(Translated by Google) Very well preserved structure, with impressive details surrounding the main entrance.
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Estrutura muito bem conservada, com detalhes impressionantes na envolvência da entrada principal.
Viajante Portugal — Google review
Nice center has bathrooms.
Greg Pegan — Google review
(Translated by Google) Small museum inside with various ancient sacred art inside. Free entrance to the church but €1 for the Museum.
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Pequeno museu no interior com vária arte sacra antiga no interior. Entrada gratuita na igreja mas 1€ para o Museu.
Ricardo Silva — Google review
(Translated by Google) The construction of the main church began in 1789, on the site of a small chapel, founded in 1311 by Lourenço Pires and his wife. It was completed around 1873. It is a vast temple, perhaps the largest in Alto Alentejo. It features baroque and neoclassical styles.
It is located at the western end of Praça D. Pedro V.
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A construção da igreja Matriz teve início em 1789, no local onde existiria uma pequena capela, fundada em 1311 por Lourenço Pires e sua mulher. Concluí-se por volta de 1873. É um templo vastíssimo, porventura o maior do Alto Alentejo. Apresenta estilos barroco e neoclássico.
Está localizada no extremo Oeste da Praça D. Pedro V.
La Rodrigues — Google review
(Translated by Google) Impressive church, which I only saw from the outside. It makes you wonder why so much grandeur, in these places that, according to reports, were never particularly "religious"...🤔
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Igreja imponente, que só conheci por fora. Dá que pensar porquê tanta grandeza, nestas paragens que segundo consta, nunca foram particularmente " religiosos"...🤔
Alberto Ferreira — Google review
(Translated by Google) An imposing historic building, very well preserved and well located. With a small museum inside and some contemporary art around it, it is well worth visiting this place.
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Um imponente edifício histórico muito bem conservado e bem localizado. Tendo no seu interior um pequeno museu e ao seu redor alguma arte contemporânea, vale bem a pena a passagem por este local.
Vera Almeida — Google review
(Translated by Google) This is the parish headquarters of Castelo de Vide. Inside there are many pieces of sacred art. There are many sculptures of saints. There is a museum of sacred art in the upper choir.
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Esta é a sede paroquial de Castelo de Vide. No seu interior abundam as peças de arte sacra. Abundam esculturas de santos. Tem um museu de arte sacra no coro alto.
カスキーリョマルコ — Google review
(Translated by Google) Very beautiful temple
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Templo muito bonito
Luís Gonçalves — Google review
(Translated by Google) It is the main church of Castelo de Vide, an interesting town (its Jewish quarter and castle are worth visiting) located at the foot of the Sierra an Mamés in the Portuguese Alto Alentejo. It was built between the 18th and 11th centuries on a much older chapel from the 14th century. It houses a small museum of sacred art and is very well preserved.
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Es la iglesia principal de Castelo de Vide, una intersante población (merece la pena conocer su judería y el castillo) situada sl pie de la Sierra an Mamés en el Alto Alentejo portugués. Fue construída entre los siglos XVIII y XI sobre una capilla mucho más antigua del siglo XIV. Alberga un pequeño museo de arte sacro y está muy bien conservada.
(Translated by Google) Castelo de Vide at its best, related to the spectacular Castle but with remarkable simplicity.
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Castelo de Vide no seu melhor, parente do espectacular Castelo mas de uma simplicidade assinalavel.
Joaquim Saboeiro — Google review
(Translated by Google) Fortress in the shape of a 4-pointed star. The walls are well preserved but the place is very neglected
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Fortaleza en forma de estrella de 4 puntas. Los muros están bien conservados pero el lugar está muy dejado
Sergio Fernández Bueno — Google review
(Translated by Google) Poorly preserved, they could be explored better.
(Original)
Mal preservado, poderiam explorar melhor.
Bruno Faria — Google review
(Translated by Google) Quite poorly preserved
(Original)
Bastante mal conservado
Located just outside the tourist office in Praca de Dom Pedro V, near the charming Igreja Matriz, stands a remarkable historical pelourinho (pillory) in Castelo de Vide. This magnificent landmark showcases great beauty and serves as a testament to the town's rich history. Its historic significance adds to its allure, making it an attraction worth visiting.
(Translated by Google) Another one of great beauty
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Mais um de grande beleza
Rui Assis — Google review
(Translated by Google) Before this eighteenth-century pillory there must have been an earlier, medieval one.
This dates back to 1721, the period when the current Town Hall was built, when the City Council moved from Rua de Santa Maria de Cima to the building where it is now located.
It is a pillory made of a prismatic block, with a base of five quadrangular steps, on which there is a parallelepiped base, a smooth cylindrical shaft, with a cubic block finish, with heraldic elements, topped by a ball.
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Antes deste pelourinho setecentista terá existido um anterior, medieval.
Este data de 1721, período da construção dos actuais Paços do Concelho, altura em que a Câmara Municipal se transfere da Rua de Santa Maria de Cima para o edifício onde hoje se encontra instalada.
É um pelourinho de bloco prismático, com soco de cinco degraus quadrangulares, onde assenta base paralelepipédico, fuste cilíndrico e liso, com remate em bloco cúbico, com elementos heráldicos, encimados por bola.
Casa onde nasceu Salgueiro Maia is a significant historical site in the town, as it was the birthplace of Salgueiro Maia, a prominent figure in the 1974 Carnation Revolution. Additionally, visitors can find his tomb at this location, adding to its historical importance.
The Fonte do Montorinho drinking water fountain is a source of potable water that can be found in the vicinity. This facility provides clean, drinkable water for public use. It offers a convenient spot to quench one's thirst and stay hydrated, without the need to purchase bottled water or other beverages. The Fonte do Montorinho fountain serves as a reliable and accessible resource for locals and visitors alike, ensuring that everyone has access to safe drinking water while on the go.
(Translated by Google) Fountain located in Largo Mártires da República, which dates back to 1889. Made of marble stone, it is based on an elevation of four steps, surrounding a round fountain, in the middle of which there is a cone-shaped trunk, from where the mouth of fish. It has 3 spouts and is topped by a figure of a boy sticking a trident into the back of another fish.
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Fonte localizada no Largo Mártires da República, que data de 1889. Feita em pedra mármore, está assente sobre uma elevação de quatro degraus, circundando um chafariz redondo, a meio do qual há um tronco em forma de cone, de onde saem da boca de peixes. Tem 3 bicas e é encimada de uma figura de menino espetando um tridente no dorso de outro peixe.
If you manage to find a parking spot in Praça D. Pedro V in Castelo de Vide, you will be at the center of all the action. This tourist attraction offers convenient access to various amenities, including ramps and stairs for easy navigation. It is a safe place where visitors can leave their belongings in their cars without worry. However, caution should be exercised when driving on the narrow secondary roads surrounding the area. Overall, Praça D.
Augusta Ramos — Google review
(Translated by Google) This is the main square of Castelo de Vide, that is, its nerve center and here are the main buildings of the village of Raiana, most of them in Baroque style. In the Main Church of Santa Maria da Devesa there is a Museum of Sacred Art where we can see several stone statues and wooden sculptures. In this same location we also find the old Santo Amaro Hospital and the Casa da Torre, built in the 17th century. XVII identifiable by its small tower. Finally, in the center of the square to the right of the church, we come across the Town Hall which dates back to the end of the 19th century. XVII.
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Trata-se da principal praça de Castelo de Vide, ou seja o seu centro nevrálgico e aqui se encontram os edifícios principais da vila raiana a maior parte em estilo barroco. Na Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria da Devesa existe um Museu de Arte Sacra onde podemos ver várias estátuas de pedra e esculturas de madeira. Neste mesmo local encontramos ainda o antigo Hospital de Santo Amaro e a Casa da Torre, edificada no sec. XVII identificável pela sua pequena torre. Finalmente no centro da praça à direita da igreja, deparamos com a Câmara Municipal que remonta aos finais do séc. XVII.
Manuel Camejo Almeida — Google review
(Translated by Google) If you can park in the square you will be in the epicenter, everything is close by, with ramps and stairs, safe, bags are left in the car, everything is fine, be careful on the secondary roads which are tight.
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Se conseguir estacionar na praça estará no epicentro, tudo perto, com rampas e escadas, seguro, malas ficaram no carro, tudo certo, fiquem espertos nas vias secundarias q são apertadas.