Private Walking Tour: Jewish Quarter in BA and visit to AMIA

Once is the neighborhoods where the Jewish community in Buenos Aires first settled upon arrival. Nowadays it is still the Jewish district par excellence. There, we will see their shops, synagogues, schools, theaters and Jewish Community Centers. We will make the first stop at AMIA (Jewish Federation), which stands for Israelite Mutual Association of Argentina, where will take a 1-hour guided tour. Its original building was destroyed in 1994, in a terrorist attack where 85 people died. This is one of the most traditional institutions in Argentina. It is in charge of encouraging Jewish culture in the country, preserving its traditions and promoting the community´ s development. We will then get into Great Temple Paso, a beautiful synagogue created by Ashkenazi Jews. The tour follows around the streets of Once to discover its shops, schools, and other Jewish institutions. The itinerary finishes at IFT Theater, which stands for Yidish Folk Theater.