For our second field trip, our class explored the Jewish Quarter of Barcelona, often referred to as the "Call Quarter". During the 13th century, this area was the center of Jewish life. The main synagogue of Barcelona is not only the oldest in Spain but in all of Europe. The dismantling of Jewish culture in Barcelona brought about the growing decline of the city's synagogues and eventually many were forgotten.
The Jewish temple we visited was later re-discovered after many studies and thus, steps were taken to ensure its restoration. Later excavations also revealed the remains of Roman walls underneath the synagogue floor, which are displayed below a glass surface.
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