Itinerary
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Stop At: Hotel Arizona, Via Luigi Carlo Farini, 2, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy
Meet your guide in front of the Hotel Arizona, Via Luigi Carlo Farini, 2, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Florence, Via Luigi Carlo Farini, 6, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy
Take a moment to admire the amazing Moorish architecture and grand dome of the Great Synagogue, one of the largest synagogues in South-central Europe. Learn about its construction in the age of the Jewish emancipation and step inside to discover the opulent interior covered with colored designs. The Jewish Museum is housed within the synagogue’s walls, displaying a collection of ancient objects of Jewish ceremonial art as well as old photographs, films and objects illustrating the history of Florence’s Jews. Your Expert Guide will help you understand the exhibits and answer all your questions about the political, religious and social life of Jewish people in Florence.
On this walking tour you will discover more places important to the local Jewish community, such as the Balagan Café and other kosher shops, restaurants and cafes. You will also discover Jewish symbols hidden in the Old Town, such as the Star of David on the facade of the Santa Croce Basilica.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, 50122, Florence Italy
You will also see Palazzo Vecchio, Duomo and other highlights of Florence while learning about the first Jewish settlements in the 15th century, the Holocaust, and the post-war reconstruction.
Duration: 20 minutes