Walking tour of Florence and a visit to the Synagogue
The tour starts at the Colonna dell’Abbondanza in Piazza della Repubblica
where the ancient Jewish ghetto and Renaissance market once stood. It was demolished when Florence became the capital city of Italy.
Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence
Porta del Paradiso, Door of Paradise, Florence
We continue along via dell Oche.
Two Synagogues once stood on this road – one of Italian extraction and one Spanish – before the Synagogue was built where we find it today..
From the Academy Gallery, the tour takes us to the Synagogue of Florence: the construction of this beautiful structure is the symbol of the Emancipation of the Jewish community in Italy. It was constructed between 1874 and 1882, and is, not surprisingly given the artistic context in which it was conceived, considered one of the most beautiful Synagogues in the world.
Florence synagogue is considered one of the most beautiful Synagogues in the world
The tour ends with a visit inside the Synagogue and the adjacent Jewish Museum.
The tour takes 4 hours, roughly, and can be booked every day except on Saturday and Monday.
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- Accademia Gallery
- David by Michelangelo
- Florence highlights
- Florence Synagogue
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DepartureThe tour starts at the Hotel lobby (if centrally located)
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Departure TimePlease arrive by 10:45 AM for a prompt departure at 11:00 AM
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Return TimeApproximately 8:30 PM
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IncludedJewish professional guide
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Not IncludedEntry fees: Accademia 25€ per personEntry fees: Synagogue ticket: 7€ per person (to be paid on the spot)
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