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An ornate religious interior with marble columns, a golden door, and a patterned floor. 1
A grand wooden staircase with ornate carvings, a chandelier, and a red carpeted area. 2
A grand hall with a checkered floor, a large projection screen, and rows of red chairs. 3

Padua: Jewish Heritage Museum and Synagogue Tour

By Fondazione per il Museo della Padova Ebr
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $24 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Dive deep into the Jewish heritage in Padua from its origins up to present day
  • Admire an amazing ancient Synagogue and hear about its architecture and style
  • Bring the family along for an extraordinary tour about the Padua Jewish Ghetto
  • Enjoy an immersive experience as you discover the history of Jewish life in Padua
  • Learn about the beautiful Aron-ha-Kodesh, which is still used for prayer today

Activity location

    • Padua
    • Padua, Veneto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Via delle Piazze, 26, 35122 Padova PD, Italy | Look for a magenta color building in the street. You'll have to show your voucher at the ticket counter before the tour begins.
    • Padova, Veneto, Italy

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Weekday Tour (private tour)

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 2:00PM
Price details
CA $128.32 x 1 TravellerCA $128.32
Total
Price is CA $128.32
Until Tue, Jul 21

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Entry ticket to the Padua Jewish Museum and Padua Synagogue
  • Inclusions
    Guided tour
  • Inclusions
    Multimedia experience

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Nudity, Shorts, Sleeveless shirts

What you can expect

  • Embark on a guided tour of the Jewish heritage of Padua, located in the historical centre of Padua, namely in the ancient Ghetto area. Check out the museum which sheds light on the events and rituals of the Jewish Community of Padua from its origins to the present.
    Enter the Padua Jewish Museum to enjoy a multimedia experience video installation by film director Denis Brotto. Dive into the life of 10 illustrious characters in Padua Jewish life. The characters come to life to narrate their stories through the places that represent Padua Judaism.
    Then the tour continues through narrow and restricted Ghetto streets: hear the storey of the Jewish settlement and its commercial, social, cultural, and religious past.
    End at the Italian Synagogue, still the prayer site for the members of the Community of Padua. Hear about the polychrome marble Aron-ha-Kodesh, the sacred chamber positioned on the Eastern Wall.

Location

Activity location

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    • Padua
    • Padua, Veneto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Via delle Piazze, 26, 35122 Padova PD, Italy | Look for a magenta color building in the street. You'll have to show your voucher at the ticket counter before the tour begins.
    • Padova, Veneto, Italy