For more than 1,000 years, Istanbul has been home to a thriving Jewish community. Sultan Mehmet II promoted immigration to the area to encourage settlement after the Turkish conquest. The Ottoman Empire allowed over 500,000 Jews who were being persecuted in Spain and Portugal to relocate there. Many of these newcomers settled in Istanbul's Galata neighborhood, which is found on the northern bank of the Golden Horn, where a Jewish community had existed since the early Ottoman era.

This tour will take you through the lively streets of Galata and take you to some of the city's fascinating Jewish heritage locations, such as the Ashkenazi Synagogue, the Jewish Museum, Jewish apartments, and the Abraham Kamondo story. Discover the intriguing history of the Jewish community in Istanbul as you soak up the colorful life of this unique neighborhood.

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