Venice is the city where the first Jewish ghetto was established 1516 by the Senate of the Venetian Republic.
The Venetian ghetto in an important witness of the Jewish presence in Italy and how the Jewish religion flourished in spite attempts at control and submissionand. Five synagogues, built centuries ago, are preserved and worth the visit.
With an expert guide you will discover this district rich in history and testimonies and visit the amazing Synagogues and the beautiful Jewish Museum.
The Jewish Museum is temporarily closed for restoration. We propose an alternative visit to the interior of the spanish Synagogue.