What You Will Do
We are going to see the highlights of Verona and we'll add one hidden, off-the-beaten-tracks, part of the city: the old Jewish Ghetto. The area was built long time ago, during the XVII cent. We are going to discover the relationship among the city and the Jewsih people. They lived in Verona from centuries, from the medieval times. We are going to explore the new Jewish comunity and see how is the life today. In the meantime, a nice walk through the old city center, surrounded by beautiful buildings. Verona is fascinating, and the Jewish presence adds an extra value to the city and to our tour.
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Itinerary
Meeting Point
Under the statue of Vittorio Emanuele II
1
Piazza delle Erbe
20 minutes
Close to piazza Erbe we will discover the old Jewish Ghetto
2
Piazza dei Signori
15 minutes
We are going to find out how the Jewish were accused by the informers
3
Via Mazzini
In the street there is the mark of the Jewish District
4
Synagogue of Verona
30 minutes
We are going to see the Synagogue from the outside. If there is the possibility, we are going to enter into it. We are going to understand the presence of the Jewish community and how their history is connected to the history of the town.
5
Piazzetta Monte
10 minutes
The economical issues were at the base of the problems the Jewish Community faced since Middle Ages. Let's discover the economical rivalty with the Monte di Pietà
6
Piazza Brà
15 minutes
We are going to find out where Jewish italian people where sent during World War II. A memorial to all the victims of the Concentration Camps.
7
Arena di Verona
15 minutes
Made a little bit before the Colosseum was built, this building is the symbol of Verona. But Colosseum was built after the Temple of Jerusalem was destroyed. Let's discover why these buildings are related to the Jewish history.
8
Casa di Giulietta
We are going to see the site of the most famous love tragedy.
9
Vicolo Crocioni
We are going to see the first area of the Jewish Community
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