An unusual stroll to discover all the secrets of the first Jewish Ghetto of the world.Avoid the tourist trail and explore an authentic, lesser known but incredible well preserved area of Venice enjoying the secret corners of Venice.I'll show you all the highlights, symbols and secrets along the way!
- The oldest Jewish Ghetto of the world
- Cannaregio a neighborhood not only rich in history and religious heritage but beautiful and relaxing
- beautiful streets and the venetian "skyscrapers"
- I will tell you the history of the oldest pawn shop in Venice
- I will help you to recognize the hidden synagogues (outside)
- insights into the tragedy of the Nazi deportation
- discover the origin of the word "ghetto"
| Included | Guide service with local licensed guide, art historian an a great lover of Venice Many tips to fall in love with Venice
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| Not included | We won't visit the sinagogues inside during this tour but I can help you to get all info you need to go there |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Participants | Tour takes place from 2 to 10 participants |
| Important information | We will meet in Campo San Geremia (Cannaregio) in front of the San Geremia and Santa Lucia church |
Venue
Campo San Geremia, 275, 30121 Venezia VE, Italia
Offered by
Venice Walks and Tours
Further information
An unusual stroll to discover all the secrets of the first Jewish Ghetto of the world. Avoid the tourist trail and explore an authentic, lesser known but incredible well preserved area of Venice enjoying the secret corners of the city on the water.
Discover with me this very old section of Venice and learn why the Serenissima Republic forced the Jewish community to live under strict rules and how they lived for centuries.Did you know that the word "ghetto" is coming from a local venetian word?
I will help you to recognize the hidden synagogues (outside) and I will give you insights into the tragedy of the Nazi deportation and how the Holocaust left a deep mark on my beloved city. Let's stop in front of the oldest pawn shop in Venice, I will explain you why it is not to be missed. And then ?
We will explore together the sestier of Cannaregio, with its beautiful streets and the venetian "skyscrapers", we will cross beautiful bridges draped in the local's laundry, Italian style.
I'll show you all of the highlights, symbols and secrets along the way! So let's get to know Cannaregio a neighborhood not only rich in history and religious heritage but beautiful and relaxing!
