Orientational Florence Jewish Tour

We will retrace the footsteps of the Florentine Jews starting from the first small settlements in the 15th century to the age of the segregation in the Jewish Ghetto, wanted by the Medici Dukes, to the 19th century Jews emancipation, that brought to the construction of our beautiful Synagogue. We will also discuss about the complex relationship between the Christians and the Jews of Florence through out the centuries and the deep connections between the old testament and the Christian artistic iconography: I will tell you about one of the most beautiful images of the Torah in the bronze Gate Of Paradise of the Baptistry. We will complete our visit inside the beautiful Synagogue, with its interesting Museum of Jewish Art and Culture.

Suggested Itinerary: -Piazza della Repubblica -Baptistry -Great Synagogue* -Museum of Jewish Art and Culture *Please note, we will be entering the Synagogue and appropriate attire is necessary (covered shoulders for women, covered knees for both sexes, yarmulkas for men). Yarmulkas are available on site for free. All my tours can be customized upon request