Part 1: Spain’s Jewish Heritage

Part 1: Spain’s Jewish Heritage

The Jews of Spain created a strong community during the Middle Ages on the Pyrenean Peninsula, which mediated the commercial and cultural links between Islam and Christianity. The “Golden Age of the Sephardes” (ie the Spanish Jews, which in the 15th...
Part 3: Spain’s Jewish Heritage (Toledo)

Part 3: Spain’s Jewish Heritage (Toledo)

To have a grasp of just how influential the Jews have been in Spain, let us take a look at one of their important centers in the country, Toledo. This is one destination you should not miss if you want to go on the best Jewish vacation to Spain with KRC!The City of...
Part 2: The “Hellish“ Houska Castle

Part 2: The “Hellish“ Houska Castle

A continuation of Part 1: The “Hellish“ Houska CastleAfter the Thirty Years’ War ended, the Habsburg decree was issued, destroying all the castles that served the Swedes as strong points of support and was no use to them. The demolition also involved Castle...