Pisa's Jewish Heritage Half Day Tour

As a city port, Pisa was probably the first place in Tuscany where Jewish families setttled, as early as in the 9th century. There, they were not confined to a specific neighbourhood of the city, 'the ghetto'. The Jewish community lived and prospered in this city, enriching it with their culture, traditions and buildings right up until the outbreak of World War II. Although at present only 200 Jewish people live in Pisa, the restored nineteenth century Synagogue and the fascinating Jewish cemetery, attest to the presence of a large historic community. The historical city walk will take in some of the most famous sights in the very heart of the city, amongst them the Piazza del Duomo, Piazza dei Cavalieri and Piazza delle Vettovaglie. Martina will capture your attention on aspects of particular interest and bring you to specifically Jewish sites.