Synagogue of Modena

The synagogue features an elliptical central nave supported by twelve columns and crowned with a dome decorated with frescoes of stars and biblical figures.

Built in 1873 after the liberation from ghetto restrictions, the synagogue stands as a testament to the Jewish community that numbered 1,500 people in mid-nineteenth century Modena.

The synagogue interior combines Italian architectural elements with Jewish traditions, incorporating both the tevah and aron in an arrangement influenced by regional religious structures.

Visits to the synagogue at Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini 26 require advance reservation through the Jewish Community office, available Monday through Thursday from 9:00 to 12:30.

The building's twin monumental facades gained additional visibility when adjacent structures were removed to create Piazza Mazzini between 1903 and 1906.

Location: Modena

Inception: 19 century

Address: piazza Giuseppe Mazzini, 26 ‒ 41121 Modena (MO)

GPS coordinates: 44.64714,10.92735

Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:14