Hervás is located in the Spanish Ambroz Valley and is famous for having one of the best-preserved Jewish quarters in Spain. The Jews starting arriving in Hervás in the 15th century, escaping from the anti-Semitic environment in Castile. The Jews only lived in Hervás for about a century, but left an important trace in the town and their legacy remains today. Stars of David are displayed on street signs in the Jewish quarter and on many houses.
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