Ghetto Ebraico, Venice
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Description
The Ghetto Ebraico, or Venetian Ghetto, was the area in which Jews were forced to live by decree of the Venetian government from 1516 until the dissolution of the Venetian Republic in 1797 (forced by the French Army led by Napoleon Bonaparte). It is located in the Cannaregio sestiere and was connected to the rest of the city by two bridges that were closed at night whilst access to the canals was walled off. Separate synagogues existed for the various ethnicities that composed the Jewish community. Trivia: the English word ghetto is derived from the Jewish ghetto in Venice, but its etymology and origins are unclear.
Access & Transport
The neighbourhood is on the southern shore of the Cannaregio district, a short walk from the Grand Canal and only 700m to the train station across the Ponte delle Guglie. The "Guglie" vaporetto stop (4, 5, A) is part of the neighbourhood and the "S. Marcuola Casino" stop (1, N) is 5 mins 'walk away.
Instructions & Recommendations
This activity is best combined with the Jewish Museum of Venice and an exploration of the rest of the Cannaregio district.
Environmental & Social
Urban environment with no green spaces. Not overly commercialized
Conclusion
The Jewish Ghetto of Venice offers the opportunity to learn more about the history of the city and lack of religious tolerance of the time. It makes for a pleasant urban exploration, away from the crowds of San Marco
Key positive
Interesting history
Not crowded and plenty of good restaurants
Key negative
No standout sight or monument
Suitability
No restrictions
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:0h 40m
Sunrise / early morningNo
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo