Museo Sefardi (Sinagoga del Transito)

The ancient Samuel Levon Synagogue, is one of the two remaining synagogues in Toledo's old Jewish quarter, the Aljama. It was built between 1336 and 1357. Following the expulsion of the Jews in 1492 it was used as a hospital and a church before being declared a national monument in 1877. In 1964 the Sephardic Museum was set up as a tribute to the descendents of Spain's Jewish population. The permanent collection charts the history of the Jewish peoples before their arrival in Spain, during their presence in the country and following their expulsion. In addition, there are often temporary exhibitions on aspects of contemporary Jewish culture and a shop selling everything from books to watches with a common Jewish theme. Closed: 1/5, 24/12, 25/12, 31/12. Admission to Synagogue and Museum: (EUR 2.40) or (1.20) for students, children, senior citizens and members of museum associations.

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