Ceramic tile in the Hermitage of San Antonio (formerly a synagogue) in the Barrio de San Antonio, Cáceres depicts Saint Anthony of Padua with the Child Jesus.
Saint Anthony of Padua: shown as a Franciscan, wearing a brown habit, with a halo, holding the Child Jesus in his arms. The Child Jesus: also with a halo, blessing or holding a symbol (often a book or cross).
Lily branch in St. Anthony’s left hand: a classic attribute, symbol of purity.
Cloud with cherub heads under his feet: sign of holiness and heavenly glory.
Baroque-style ceramic frame with black floral motifs on a white background, reinforces the Christian dedication of the former synagogue to Saint Anthony.
Saint Anthony of Padua is the patron of many hermitages and popular neighborhoods in Spain. The placement of devotional ceramic tiles on facades and hermitages became a widespread tradition from the 17th century onward, especially in Extremadura and Andalusia, so that neighbors and passersby could entrust themselves to the saint.
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San Martín de Trevejo
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house in the Barrio de San Antonio, part of the Old Jewish Quarter (Judería Vieja) of Cáceres.
Whitewashed walls with simple rectangular windows: very typical of traditional houses in the old Jewish quarter. They were generally modest, unlike the stone palaces in the Christian noble part of the city.
Swallow/bird decorations: these are modern interventions, like in the previous photos. They symbolize freedom, memory, and the flight of the Sephardic Jews who had to leave Cáceres after the expulsion of 1492. They are also part of cultural/artistic projects to bring life and color to the neighborhood.
Iron window grilles (rejas): common in Cáceres architecture, giving both protection and ventilation.
Flower pots in the window: another traditional touch of the popular quarters in Extremadura.
This street is part of the Sephardic route of Cáceres, highlighting the homes where Jewish families once lived. After 1492, many converted Jews (conversos) stayed here, and the quarter remained a humble, tightly packed neighborhood. Today, projects like Caminos de Sefarad and local artistic installations (like the swallows) help visitors connect the present life of the neighborhood with its Jewish past.
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SM | San Martín de Trevejo Corpus ID : 085 -155826
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