While we were warned that much was closed on Mondays, we saw little evidence of it. The history of the place was evident everywhere despite the 21st century retailing. We walked first thing to the Jewish Ghetto. There was an article in the Times a few weeks ago which I am sure hasn't hurt traffic but we were easily able together onto an English language tour. Within the area Jews were allowed to live so constrained stories were added to buildings for housing, shops and Synogogues. Here are a few shots of the interiors of an Ashkinzik and Sephardic Synogogue.
These first two spaces are above the Jewish Museum area and are not currently "active". The 400 Jews remaining currently make use of two other buildings (again Ashkenazik and Sephardic). One in winter because it is heated. The other in summer - just above as it is cooler.
You can see here the many levels.
While this area is not currently a residential center for the city's Jews there are a number of Jewish stores, a Kosher deli and a Chabad house.
Saw some unique glass work.
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