Although the Jews were expelled from Spain in 1492, their rich heritage spread around the globe as the Sephardic branch of Judaism. Affinity Excursions brings you back to the Golden Age of Spanish Jewry, just prior to the Inquisition. Walk the cobbled streets of ancient Jewish quarters in Barcelona, Girona and Toledo and view the giant statue of 12th century Jewish sage, physician and philosopher Maimonides at his birthplace in Cordoba. You will also experience the vibes or artsy, earthy, architecturally-stunning, modern Spain. Get up close to the works of famous Spanish painters – as you view Picasso’s wall-length masterpiece Guernica, Dali’s surrealist paintings and the world’s finest collection of works by El Greco, Velasquez and Goya. Thrill to the moves of flamenco dancers, sample the renowned tapas appetizers in local bars and eat gourmet meals at some of the world’s oldest functioning restaurants.
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