Padua: Jewish Heritage Museum and Synagogue Tour

By Fondazione per il Museo della Padova Ebr

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Dive deep into the Jewish heritage in Padua from its origins up to present day
Admire an amazing ancient Synagogue and hear about its architecture and style
Bring the family along for an extraordinary tour about the Padua Jewish Ghetto
Enjoy an immersive experience as you discover the history of Jewish life in Padua
Learn about the beautiful Aron-ha-Kodesh, which is still used for prayer today

- Via delle Piazze, 26, 35122 Padova PD, Italy | Look for a magenta color building in the street. You'll have to show your voucher at the ticket counter before the tour begins.
- Padova, Veneto, Italy

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Embark on a guided tour of the Jewish heritage of Padua, located in the historical centre of Padua, namely in the ancient Ghetto area. Check out the museum which sheds light on the events and rituals of the Jewish Community of Padua from its origins to the present.
Enter the Padua Jewish Museum to enjoy a multimedia experience video installation by film director Denis Brotto. Dive into the life of 10 illustrious characters in Padua Jewish life. The characters come to life to narrate their stories through the places that represent Padua Judaism.
Then the tour continues through narrow and restricted Ghetto streets: hear the storey of the Jewish settlement and its commercial, social, cultural, and religious past.
End at the Italian Synagogue, still the prayer site for the members of the Community of Padua. Hear about the polychrome marble Aron-ha-Kodesh, the sacred chamber positioned on the Eastern Wall.

- Via delle Piazze, 26, 35122 Padova PD, Italy | Look for a magenta color building in the street. You'll have to show your voucher at the ticket counter before the tour begins.
- Padova, Veneto, Italy