Directions to the Synagogue:
Leaving from Piazza Bra on the Liston, continue toward the end of Via Mazzini where the old Jewish ghetto once existed. Turn left at the corner just before the building with the Excelsior awning. On the right side, the street is named Via Portici and on the left side it is Vicolo Sanitana. The Synagogue is left at the next corner (second building).
Leaving from Piazza Bra on the Liston, continue toward the end of Via Mazzini where the old Jewish ghetto once existed. Turn left at the corner just before the building with the Excelsior awning. On the right side, the street is named Via Portici and on the left side it is Vicolo Sanitana. The Synagogue is left at the next corner (second building).
Prior to the 1500's, Jews were not allowed to live in the city of Verona. They lived in villages around Verona, some of which still have their Jewish names. Jews were allowed to lend money or sell used clothes. The tour book gave examples of a few identifiers; Jews had to wear yellow caps, merchants wore blue arm bands and prostitutes wore blue caps.
At this time, the Synagogue is always guarded.
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