Immerse yourself in the medieval atmosphere

A journey to the Pyrenees in Spain ~ Navarre Autonomous Community Start your exploration of Tudela's Sephardic history at the Marquis of Valtierra Palace, where a medieval city model helps travelers orient themselves within the current city and discover traces of another Tudela. The palace also houses significant documents, such as the Jewish privilege confirmation issued during the brief reign of Francis I, marriage contracts, and meeting records of the Aljama judicial institution. Connected to the cathedral cloister, the Vetula Synagogue of Tudela is a surprising and unique site. Though converted into a small chapel, it retains distinct features from its previous use. It displays a replica of the tapestry that hung for over a century in the Chapel of Forgiveness, listing the surnames of all Jewish families who converted to Christianity in the city. Interestingly, the Spanish expression "to pull the blanket" originates from this shameful banner. Leaving the cathedral, visitors can stroll through the Vetula Jewish Quarter, wandering narrow medieval streets like Huertas Street, Verjas Street, or Benjamin of Tudela Street, eventually reaching the Jewish Square, where a bust of Benjamin himself can be seen. Finally, tourists can visit the area of the New Jewish Quarter, historically and presently protected by the castle. Streets such as Pelaores, Cortapelaires, San Miguel, and Paseo del Castillo offer numerous corners to immerse oneself in the medieval atmosphere, filled with memories.