Coexistence between religions: Judaism and Christianity

Content

Besalú was an example, during much of the Middle Ages, of coexistence between religions. In this activity, in addition to making known the relationship between Jews and Christians, we will compare the festivities and rituals, the liturgical objects and the religious architecture (of which the town still preserves important vestiges).

We will walk through the old Jewish quarter of the town and visit the remains of the synagogue and the Jewish baths (miqvé). We will then go to the monastery of Sant Pere and the parish church of Sant Vicenç.

Educational objectives

Understand the symbolic nature of religious architecture and liturgical objects.
Learn that artistic manifestations are a valuable testimony to the historical context in which they were created.
Learn about various sources that allow you to analyze, contrast and interpret various information and assessments about historical and artistic aspects.
Discover, enjoy and value heritage.