Venice: Guided Tour of the Jewish Ghetto and Synagogue Visit

Venice: Guided Tour of the Jewish Ghetto and Synagogue Visit

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Visit Venice's fascinating Jewish Ghetto neighborhood on a tour with a guide. Learn about the rich history of the area, see its historic architecture, and visit the Levantine and Spanish Synagogues.

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Highlights

Examine the original architecture of the buildings in the Old and New Ghettos
Escape the typical tourist route and discover the fascinating Jewish Quarter
Pass by the neighborhood's five synagogues, including the Levantine Synagogue
Tour the Spanish Synagogue to see its study rooms and Midrashim collections
Learn about the history of the Ghetto and its role within the Venetian Republic

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Get to know the historic Jewish Quarter in Venice on a tour of the area with a local guide. Walk its beautiful streets and trace the history of the Old and New Ghettos, see its five synagogues, and visit the Levantine Synagogue and the Spanish Synagogue. Start the tour in the town square of Campo di Ghetto Nuovo. Walk a route through the Old Ghetto and New Ghetto as you learn about the history of Jewish life which animated the area for centuries. Admire the neighborhood's original buildings and hear about local traditions. Visit the Levantine Synagogue and the Spanish Synagogue, where you'll see the study rooms, the Midrashim, and the synagogue's ancient oven.