Tolerance Memorial (Inquisition Memorial) - (Photo Op)
free, Lisbon, PhotoOp, History, Lisboa, Baixa, Rossio, Restauradores
By their nature, the Portuguese people are very tolerant, peaceful and welcoming people. But, at various times Portugal has experienced its share of horrors. One of the most horrific days in Portuguese history was 19 April 1506 when religious fervor, spirited on by the local bishop, led to the massacre of thousands of Jews. A bon fire was built in front of Sao Domingos church and Jews were rounded up in mass and tossed, alive, into the fire. It certainly represents one of the bleakest days in Portuguese history. Several years ago the city constructed a monument to tolerance as a symbol of their rejection of this dark day in Portuguese history and as a general reminder of Portugal’s overall attitude of tolerance. Expressions of tolerance are depicted in dozens of languages along a memorial wall that goes around much of Sao Domingos Square. Sao Domingos Square is just a five minute walk from Rossio Square.
Category: Y Yodio Experiences
Located in Sao Domingos Square, Lisbon
Tracks:
- Yodio Track 1