Where are the synagogues in Italy?

Jews started moving to Italy since the Roman Empire; during the Middle Ages, Jews lived mainly in Rome and the Kingdom of the two Sicilies. Emigration to northern Italy began in the 13th century and Jews increased significantly in 1492, when King Ferdinand and Queen Isabel of Spain, rulers of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, exiled southern Jews for refusing to convert to Christianity. Anyway, where are the synagogues in Italy? We will list for you the addresses of the synagogues in the main Italian cities! Here at Your Travel to Italy with Ana Patricia you make the trip of your dreams !!! ALSO: see our“Accommodation in Italy – Tips for your holidays!”

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At the time of the Spanish Inquisition, Jews began to “ascend” to Rome and other regions in Central and Northern Italy such as Milan, Turin, Genoa, Florence and Venice. The Jewish population reached 50,000 in the 17th century, and from World War II onwards, the Jewish population underwent great declines. Below is a list of the main synagogues across Italy.

1) Where are the synagogues in Italy? IN CALABRIA

Ner Tamid – the only open and active synagogue in Calabria.
Address: Vico I Indipendenza, 12, 88040 – Serrastretta CZ, Calabria.

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2) Where are the synagogues in Italy? IN FLORENCE

La Sinagoga di Firenze – built in 1882, it is still open to the public and is one of the most beautiful.
Address: Via Farini 4, 50121 – Florence.

3) Where are the synagogues in Italy? IN MILAN

Synagogue Centrale di Milano – visit only by appointment; it is possible to book the tour online.
Address: Via della Guastalla 19, 20122 – Milan.

4) Where are the synagogues in Italy? IN PUGLIA

Scolanova Trani Synagogue – its history tells that it started as a synagogue, turned into a church and since 205, it became a synagogue again.
Address: Via Scola Nova, 76125 – Trani, Puglia.

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5) Where are the synagogues in Italy? IN ROME

Il tempio Maggiore – one of the most beautiful synagogues in Italy.
Address: Via Catalana (Largo 16 Ottobre 1943) – Rome.

6) Where are the synagogues in Italy? IN SICILY

Sinagoga di Palermo – was an oratory that was converted into a synagogue and opened in 2017.
Address: Vicolo Meschita, 90133 – Palermo PA, Sicily

7) Where are the synagogues in Italy? IN VENICE

Synagogues of Venice – it is actually a synagogue complex in the Jewish quarter in Venice.
Address: Cannaregio 2902/b – Venice.

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Conclusion

Where are the synagogues in Italy? Despite not being the most widespread religion in Italy, Italians respect Jewish history and welcome it with affection, showing that there is room for all faiths on Italian soil.

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