The origins of the Jewish community in Ferrara are very ancient. Many Jews, driven out of their native countries (Spain and Southern Italy 1492 Portugal 1498 Germany 1530), were welcomed by the Este liberal policy and created here a community of 2, 000 Jews. The ghetto was set up in 1627 by the papal government which, after replacing the Estes'rule, ended the liberal policy. The tour starts from the castle where the Estes lived and ruled. In Piazza Cattedrale, in front of the cathedral, stands a statue whose base was made using old Jewish tombstones. Behind the Cathedral lies the old Jewish ghetto and its streets (Via Mazzini, Vittoria, Vignatagliata, Mozzo Torcicoda and della Vittoria and Piazzetta Lampronti)where synagogues and schools were built. In via Mazzini is located the Palace of the synagogues where it is possible to visit 3 synagogues and a small Jewish museum. In Ferrara it is possible to visit the Jewish cemetery.
ITINERARY
Meeting point Castello estense in the middle of the inner courtyard,
Piazza Castello, Savonarola, Cattedrale, Trento Trieste, via Mazzini, dei Contrari, vittoria, Vignatagliata, Lampronti, Ragno, delle Volte, San Romano. In order to reach the Jewish cemetery you have to walk some other streets. Jewish cemetery is about 1 Km far away from the city centre. It is possible to reach it on foot or a car or a taxi is needed
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Synagogues and Jewish museum ARE TEMPORARY CLOSED because under restauration otherwise open only from Sunday to Thursday; ON FRIDAY and SATURDAY CLOSED. € 4,00/each full price for the Jewish museum, reduced price € 3,00/each over 65 and € 1,50/each student
JEWISH CEMETERY
Winter: from 9 am to 4. 30 pm
Summer: from 9 am to 6 pm
Closed on Saturdays and Jewish festivities.
Entrance free of charge
PAY ATTENTION:
The Jewish cemetery is within the city walls it is reachable on foot. 1 km far away from the city centre in case a taxi or a car is necessary these are on customer's cost
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