Discover Jewish traditions and the story of the Jews in Padua on a guided tour of Padua. Visit the Italian Synagogue and the museum in the former Ashkenazi Synagogue with an expert guide.

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Duration 2 - 2.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English, Italian
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

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

Full description

Embark on a guided tour of the Jewish heritage of Padua, located in the historical center 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 story 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.

Includes

Entry ticket to the Padua Jewish Museum and Padua Synagogue
Guided tour
Multimedia experience

Meeting point

Look for a magenta color building in the street. You'll have to show your voucher at the ticket counter before the tour begins.

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Shorts
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Nudity

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Our guide Isaiah was highly engaging and very knowledgable ! He expertly answered many detailed questions that I had about the history and Jewish sites of Padua. The museum is in the synagogue where many great Jewish scholars (R. Judah Mintz, Maharam Padua, R. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto) studied and prayed. The sense of Jewish History, aided by character videos, is palpable and was extremely inspiring ! The second synagogue on the tour, which is actively used by the community, is stately and beautiful. When in Padua, plan a tour of the University of Padua, which is 800 years old, one of the first Universities open to Jews, and is the birthplace of Anatomy and many other medical discoveries ! You can also tour the Jewish cemeteries on certain days/times. Padua and the Jewish museum are well worth a visit !

January 25, 2023

Padua: Jewish Heritage Museum and Synagogue Tour

Padua: Jewish Heritage Museum and Synagogue Tour

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