Discover the rich local Jewish history of the Renaissance on a visit to some of Florence's most impressive sites.
- A private guided walk of Florence's Jewish history and one of Europe's largest synagogues.
- Visit the grandiose Piazza Repubblica to find out about its ancient Jewish ghetto and hear about when and why it was abolished
- Discover the Medici family connections with the local Jewish population
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A private guided walk of Florence's Jewish history and one of Europe's largest synagogues.
Highlights of the private Jewish Florence Tour include:
See Florence in a whole new lightVisit the grandiose Piazza Repubblica to find out about its ancient Jewish ghetto and hear about when and why it was abolished
Go to the Ponte Vecchio to learn about the location of a Jewish settlement wiped out in the 1944 bombings
See the Baptistery doors in Piazza Duomo, which tell Old Testament stories
Discover the Medici family connections with the local Jewish population
Hear about how Dominican Friar Savonarola expelled the Medici family from their ruling position and declared Florence the New Jerusalem
Learn how Savonarola interacted with the local Jewish people throughout this tumultuous period of Florentine history
Enter the Great Synagogue, including the Jewish museum. Find out about the burial of Jews here.And last but not least, discover where to enjoy Kosher food
Dress code: men and women must be dressed appropriately for entry into the Great Synagogue
