Canton Synagogue, Renaissance synagogue in Ghetto Nuovo, Venice, Italy
The Canton Synagogue occupies the top floor of a traditional building, featuring ornate wooden surfaces and an intricately decorated gilded ark from the seventeenth century.
Constructed in 1532 by Ashkenazi Jews from Germany and Central Europe, the Canton Synagogue served as a vital religious center until its closure in 1917.
The synagogue interior combines Jewish liturgical requirements with Venetian architectural elements, displaying marble finishes and elaborate wooden carvings throughout the space.
The synagogue operates as part of the Jewish Museum of Venice, offering guided tours that explain the religious and architectural elements of the building.
The rectangular layout includes a rare bifocal arrangement where the bimah and ark face each other, following the design patterns of Provençal synagogues.
Location: Venice
Inception: 1532
Address: Campo di Ghetto Nuovo, 2902/b - 30121 Venezia (VE)
GPS coordinates: 45.44503,12.32677
Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:35
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