Story: Castelo Rodrigo
Episode: 3
Presenter: Trevor Cochrane
Air Date: 10th February 2024

Explore Castelo Rodrigo, a historic Portuguese parish at 2,200 feet with narrow, steep streets, 16th-century facades, and a rich Jewish history.

• Today's on-land adventure commences 2,200 feet above sea level in Castelo Rodrigo, a medieval fortress town with ruins over 600 years old.
• The historic parish is renowned for its charming streets, almond tree-filled surroundings, and well-preserved 16th-century facades where we explore narrow, steep, cobbled streets, traditional houses, and the local church Our Lady of Rocamadour.
• Castelo Rodrigo features a National Monument castle, symbolizing the region's rich history since 1922.
• Sinagoga Street stands as a poignant reminder of the Jewish community's refuge from the Spanish Inquisition, which had a significant effect on the community that lived in the town, offering a deep connection to the town's past.
• Muslim and Jewish communities lived side by side, which can be seen in the architecture at the Fundo bath house.

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