From Brussels: Jewish Heritage Day Trip to Antwerp
ID: GYG847084-1339419
Category:
Country: Belgium
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Discover the Jewish heritage of Belgium on a day trip from Brussels to Antwerp. Visit jewish heritage in both cities: the Synagogue de Bruxelles, the Synagogue Anderlecht, and the Diamond District.
Discover the Jewish heritage in Belgium on a day trip from Brussels. Visit the Synagogue de Bruxelles, the Synagogue Anderlecht, and the Diamond District. Learn about the Jewish religion in Belgium, the Holocaust, and the diamond industry in Antwerp.
Start your tour at the Synagogue de Bruxelles. Continue to the Synagogue Anderlecht and the Diamond District. Visit the Yiddish town and the Diva Museum.
Hear about the history of the Jewish community in Belgium, which dates back to the 13th century. Learn about the role of the Jewish community in the economic growth of the country through trade.
Hear about the prosperity of the Jewish community in Belgium after the French Revolution and the independence of Belgium in 1831. Learn about the freedom of religion in Belgium, which allowed the Jewish community to thrive as equals to the rest of the population.
Hear about the migration of Jews from Eastern Europe to Belgium and the impact of the German occupation of Belgium during World War I.
Learn about the extraordinary journeys of Jews who fled Belgium during World War II. Before the war, around 80,000 Jews lived in Belgium, mostly in Antwerp and Brussels. Today, half of that number still lives in Belgium, mostly in the same areas.
A food pause of 45 minutes in Antwerpen is included, in a raditional Yiddish Restaurant or an unique Chinese-Kosher Restaurant (lunch fees not included).
Highlights
- Explore the Jewish heritage of Belgium on a day trip from Brussels
- Visit the Synagogue de Bruxelles and the Synagogue Anderlecht
- Learn about the diamond industry in Antwerp and its Jewish roots
- Discover the history of the Jews in Belgium and their role in the economy
- See the Diva Museum, the Master Builder Synagogue, and the Diamond District
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved.
Head cover or kipa is required for entry into synagogues.
Flash photography is not allowed in certain areas.
Food and drinks are not allowed inside the memorial sites.
Please carry a valid ID or copy for identification purposes.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
