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Church in the old Jewish neighborhood
Located in Ferrán street, number 28, Sant Jaume church is difficult to spot because the street is full of shops, hotels, bars, pubs, restaurants, and you barely notice the small facade of the church. To get there go to metro station Liceu (line 3).
The church preserves its old 16th century facade, but the rest, the inside and the bell tower, were reformed in the 18th century. In general, at least once a week, there is a concert inside the church, sometimes classical music, or a guitar player, or an organist, etc. They are always unique and present a good way to appreciate the place in a different light.
The neighborhood is the old Jewish one. And the church was actually built upon the remains of the old synagogue. When the Ferrán street was built to enlarge the way to the town hall, there was not much left of the Jewish community anymore and the building of the church became necessary.
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