Casa da Vivência Judaica
Museum and interpretation space in the historic centre of Gouveia on the medieval Jewish heritage and the New Christians, with free admission.
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About the museum
The Casa da Vivência Judaica was created as an interpretation and museum space to preserve, promote and make known the medieval Jewish and New Christian heritage in the municipality of Gouveia. It tells the town's urban development through the historical narratives of these communities and the marks they left on the urban fabric. It operates in an adjoining building in the historic centre, donated to the municipality, whose rehabilitation included a public walkway, as part of an urban regeneration and cultural tourism project. It was presented on 1 February 2021.
A survey from 2014 identified the medieval and early modern buildings of the municipality and the names and trades of members of the medieval community. The collection consists of three archaeological artefacts: a 15th-century funerary stele, found in Praça de São Pedro, with a six-pointed star in low relief; a civil inscription on a lintel; and the inscription from the portal of the Gouveia synagogue, from the late 15th century, which is rare because it is complete and in Hebrew. It is complemented by maps, graphics, tables and replicas of documents.
The house is the starting point for exploring the Jewish heritage of the area: the visit includes a route through the Bairro da Biqueira, a former medieval Jewish quarter, and there are itineraries in Gouveia, Melo, Nabainhos, Nabais and Folgosinho.
Highlights
- 15th-century funerary stele with a six-pointed star
- Complete inscription in Hebrew from the portal of the Gouveia synagogue
- Route through the Bairro da Biqueira, a former medieval Jewish quarter
- Jewish itineraries in Gouveia, Melo, Nabais, Nabainhos and Folgosinho
- Free admission
Permanent exhibition
- Exposição permanente – Presents the architectural, urban, archaeological and anthropological legacy of the medieval Jewish and New Christian communities of Gouveia, with original inscriptions and a stele.
- Founded
- 2021
- Operated by
- Município de Gouveia
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The building, adapted as a cultural space within a group of contiguous buildings in the historic centre, has some accessibility and mobility limitations; visitors with disabilities or reduced mobility are nevertheless welcome to enjoy the space. Assistance is provided by the security and reception staff.
Kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
There are family visit guides and holiday programmes (Carnival, Easter and summer).
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography and filming are prohibited without prior authorisation. |
| Good to know | Visiting groups of up to 14 people. School group visits must be booked at least 15 days in advance. The education service offers guided and themed tours, workshops, games, family visit guides and holiday programmes. |
