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The Barrio de San Antonio is located on the site of the old Jewish quarter, a very important community in the Middle Ages. In the 15th century, it was one of the Jewish communities with the highest tax contributions in Spain. However, i n 1492 the Jews were expelled from Spain by the Christian Monarchs.  At the heart of the Jewish quarter stands the hermitage of San Antonio, built in 1470 by order of Alfonso Golfin, on the site of the old synagogue which was destroyed. The hermitage was remodelled in 1661. The whitewashed walls of this quarter stand out from the greyish brown buildings of the rest of town. Back to Caceres

Saint John's Co-Cathedral was commissioned by Grand Master Jean de la Cassière and built as the conventual church for the Knights of Saint John, between 1573 and 1578. It's a Roman Catholic cathedral, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. The Grand Master and several knights donated gifts of high artistic value for its decoration, making its interior a gem of Baroque art and architecture. While the exterior reflects the knights' military pragmatism, the interior reveals their sophistication, power and wealth. Not to miss the paintings by Caravaggio, "Saint Jerome writing" and "The beheading of Saint John the Baptist". Opening hours: 9.30 to 16.30 (12.30 on Sat., closed on Sun.) Entrance fee: €10 Back to Valletta

The Coreto garden is the oldest public garden in Tavira. It was created in 1890 and the bandstand (coreto), built in iron, was ordered from Oporto .

The old Jewish cemetery is one of the oldest Jewish burial grounds in the world. It was founded in the first half of the 15th century, with the earliest tombstone dating back to 1439. The last burial took place 348 years later. There are about 12,000 tombstones in the cemetery. The most important figures buried in the cemetery: the scholar and teacher, Rabbi Judah Loew Ben Bezalel, known as the Maharal (d.1609) the scholar and poet Avigdor Kara (d.1439) the founder of the Pinkas Synagogue, Aaron Meshulam Horowitz (d.1545) the mayor and developer of the Prague Jewish Town, Mordecai Maisel (d.1601) the Renaissance scholar, historian, mathematicians and astronomer, David Gans (d.1613) the collector of Hebrew manuscripts and books, Rabbi David Oppenheim (d.1736) Opening hours: The Jewish museum's visitor sites are opened every day except on Saturday and the Jewish holidays: end Oct.- end of Mar. 9 am to 4.30 pm (6 pm end of Mar. to end Oct.) Entrance fee: Includ...

The Foundation Joan Miró was created by the painter himself and opened to the public on 10 June 1975. The purpose of the Foundation was to set up a centre for contemporary art research, that would encourage young artists to experiment, and to disseminate Miró's private collection. The Foundation organises temporary exhibitions of contemporary art as well as academic activities and projects, in collaboration with other institutions and organisations. Opening hours : 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. General price : €12 How to go: The Miró Foundation is in Montjuic. You can reach Montjuic from the Paral-lel metro station, from where you can take the funicular, or from Espanya metro station, from which you can climb the steps up to Montjuic.

The Luxembourg gardens were created upon the initiative of Queen Marie de Medici, in 1612, who wanted to recreate the Pitti Palace and gardens of her native Florence. The original garden was just eight hectares in size. The park, albeit being enlarged, was neglected by later monarchs and it was only in the 19th century that it was largely restored, becoming also home for over  100 sculptures, including many sculptures of historical figures. The park currently covers 23 hectares. Opening hours depend on the month, from 7 a.m.// 8 a.m. to 1 hour before sunset. Entrance free .

Saint Joana was a Portuguese royal Princess , born in 1452 , daughter of King Afonso V and his first wife D. Isabel. She was heir presumptive to the throne until the birth of her brother, King John II. She refused several marriage proposals and lived most of her life in the Dominican Convent where the museum is located. However, she never took the veil because of her status as royal princess and potential heiress to the throne. She had to leave the convent a number of times to act as the kingdom's regent. She is the Saint Patroness of Aveiro. This museum alone is worth a visit to Aveiro. Its main attraction is the splendorous golden carvings that cover the walls of its numerous chapels. Opening hours : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entrance fee (standard): €4 Back to Aveiro Saint Joana's tomb.

The Jewish quarter of Cordoba stands north-west of the Mosque-Cathedral and dates back to the Roman Empire. However, it was most prosperous under the Caliphate of Cordoba, preserving many of its Moorish features. Its small synagogue, built in 1315, is the oldest medieval synagogue in Andalucia. For those who appreciate, there's also a Bullfighting Museum- Museo Taurino de Cordoba.