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Dating back to the 16th-century, this is the oldest Jewish Ghetto in the world with its five synagogues, which are the oldest still existing.
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30121 Venice, Italy
Cannaregio
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Quiet and full of history
This area is very quiet and a kind of non-touristic area... We could easily imagine the historical daily life. Unfortunately there was no one to talk too and get some more informationm but the atmosphere is really moving.
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Date of experience: December 2019
Quiet area away from the crowds
Our hotel was nearby so we strolled through a few times. Really wanted to get a glimpse of the synagogue but we were there during Yom Kipper so that made it difficult. We had a hard time finding the museum -- they have erected a temporary entrance (assuming some renovations?) --…
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Date of experience: October 2019
The Original Ghetto
Who knew that the word "GHETTO" is actually from Italy. I always make it my business to find out where Jewish life was when I visit another country. It was fascinating to hear the history. There is a small tour but check before you go hours/times. It was really nice to get off…
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Date of experience: November 2019
Escape the crowds
After spending 2 days in the total hustle and bustle of Venice tourist hotspots, it was a refreshing relief to escape to the Ghetto. Most locals live around here and this is evidenced by the markedly cheaper shops and restaurants. We ate one of our best meals along a canal and…
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Date of experience: November 2019
worth the stroll
We took the a lovely stroll through the Campo del Ghetto. Unfortunately the synagogue was closed for touring but we were able to visit the Museum. It was certainly interesting learning about the Venetian jewish history. The area itself is quiet and peaceful. We could imagine the…
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Date of experience: October 2019
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Cannaregio
Cannaregio is the second largest sestiere (district)
with its busy Santa Lucia train station. Many
transplanted Venetians commute from the outlying
areas, “terra firma” to the locals, which is shorthand
for any place that is not Venice. Two Grand Canal
bridges serve Cannaregio, the newest (Constitution,
2008) still a local hotbed of controversy. Ponte degli
Scalzi is a busy link to the train station. Nearby
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