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4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)
User Reviews
Jacqueline Laznow (2 years ago)
Magnificent experience!!
Magnificent experience!!
Sabrina T. (2 years ago)
The Synagogue of Padua according to the Italian rite is the oldest preserved in the city. According to custom, it is located on the first floor, inside a noble palace in the center of Padua, exactly in Via S. Martino and Solferino n. 13. From the street it is not clear that inside there is the place of worship which was built in 1548 and still retains the ancient wooden furniture with the Aron, the large bookcase that contains the scrolls of the Law. The structure is not typical of a classic synagogue because here they had to adapt to the noble hall they had available, so the altar and lectern are placed in the center of the room rather than at the end of the longer sides (the altar must in fact be placed towards Jerusalem ). In the past there were 2 other synagogues in the city in addition to this one: the one of the Spanish rite and the largest one of the German rite, in which all 3 rites converged in the course of history. Today it is attended by about 180 practitioners who meet for Friday and Saturday prayers.
The Synagogue of Padua according to the Italian rite is the oldest preserved in the city. According to custom, it is located on the first floor, inside a noble palace in the center of Padua, exactly in Via S. Martino and Solferino n. 13. From the street it is not clear that inside there is the place of worship which was built in 1548 and still retains the ancient wooden furniture with the Aron, the large bookcase that contains the scrolls of the Law. The structure is not typical of a classic synagogue because here they had to adapt to the noble hall they had available, so the altar and lectern are placed in the center of the room rather than at the end of the longer sides (the altar must in fact be placed towards Jerusalem ). In the past there were 2 other synagogues in the city in addition to this one: the one of the Spanish rite and the largest one of the German rite, in which all 3 rites converged in the course of history. Today it is attended by about 180 practitioners who meet for Friday and Saturday prayers.
Beniamino Di Capua (3 years ago)
One of the many cultural jewels of this splendid city, to be visited together with the museum.
One of the many cultural jewels of this splendid city, to be visited together with the museum.
Adi Grynholc (5 years ago)
Splendid Italian style synagogue. Definitely worth a visit. Entry either on Saturday morning when there is a prayer or with a guide from the Museo Hebraico around the corner.
Splendid Italian style synagogue. Definitely worth a visit. Entry either on Saturday morning when there is a prayer or with a guide from the Museo Hebraico around the corner.
Sam Gee (5 years ago)
Being inside the synagogue, observing the magnificent interior, hidden in an upper floor one comes to the conclusion, it was all done for one sole reason "to pray and glorify the ONE & ONLY"
Being inside the synagogue, observing the magnificent interior, hidden in an upper floor one comes to the conclusion, it was all done for one sole reason "to pray and glorify the ONE & ONLY"
