History of the Jews in Belmonte
The history of the Jewish community in Belmonte, Portugal, dates back to the 13th century; the community was composed of Spanish and Portuguese Jews who kept their faith through crypto-Judaism.
| Crypto-Judaism | |
|---|---|
| Begins | 13th century |
| Ends | 18th century |
| Location(s) | Belmonte |
| Coordinates | Iberian Peninsula |
| Country | Portugal |
The history of Belmonte's Jewish community is told at the Belmonte Jewish Museum, opened in 2005.
As of 2008, the Jewish population of Belmonte numbers around 300.
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