Jewish Ghetto, Venice
Neighbourhood · Cannaregio, Venice

Jewish Ghetto, Venice

Photo: Didier Descouens · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

This area confined the city's Jewish residents from 1516 to 1797. Five synagogues and a museum on Campo del Ghetto Nuovo document the history. The original gates and narrow streets remain visible.

On day 2 of Venice in 5 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Free to enter the neighbourhood.
Time needed
1 to 2 hours
Best time
Morning to avoid groups
Getting there
Vaporetto to Guglie or walk from Santa Lucia station

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Day 2 of Venice in 5 Days

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  2. 11:00Gallerie dell'AccademiaDorsoduro
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  4. 16:30Santa Maria della SaluteDorsoduro
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Jewish Ghetto, Venice questions

What is the Jewish Ghetto in Venice?

It is the historic neighbourhood where Jews were required to live from 1516 onward.

Can you visit synagogues in the Ghetto?

Several historic synagogues stand in the area. The Jewish Museum offers guided access.

Is the Jewish Ghetto free to visit?

The streets and squares are open without charge. Museum entry requires a ticket.

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