Synagogue Museum Saint Anne, Religious museum in Trani, Italy.
The Synagogue Museum Saint Anne occupies a medieval building that blends Byzantine architectural influences with a compact, square floor plan and vaulted interior space. The rooms display Jewish art collections and retain the original spatial arrangements that reflect centuries of religious use.
The building was completed in 1247 as Scolagrande Synagogue and served the Jewish community until 1380, when it was converted to Christian use. The essential spatial structure has remained largely unchanged since its medieval construction.
The name Saint Anne marks the site's conversion to Christian use, though the original Jewish purpose remains visible in preserved architectural details throughout the space. Visitors can see the western wall niche that once served as the focal point of Jewish worship.
The museum is located on Via La Giudea with clear signage and level entry access from the street. An on-site bookstore offers materials related to Jewish heritage and history.
A medieval plaque on the northern wall records the synagogue's construction in the year 5007 of the Jewish calendar. This inscription links two different time-counting systems at a single location.
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