The Synagogue Inaugurated in 1882, the Florence Synagogue is considered one of the most beautiful in Italy and is characterised by its large copper-green dome, part of the Florentine skyline.
It was built following the ‘redevelopment’ of the area corresponding to today's Piazza della Repubblica (at the time of Florence's capital, 1865-71), where the ghetto with two synagogues used to be. The new project, to be built in the area of Piazza d'Azeglio, was commissioned to Marco Treves by David Levi.
It is a Moorish-style complex with a central plan, elegantly clad in travertine and pink pomato, with a large central dome, clad in copper, and side towers with small domes on the façade. The impressive interior of the synagogue, illuminated by polychrome stained-glass windows, is entirely covered with decorative arabesque motifs, originally illuminated in gold, and rich mosaics; the upper part opens onto the women's galleries. Fortunately, at the time of the Nazi occupation, the temple was not seriously damaged.
The Jewish museum The first sections of the museum focus on the history of the Jews in Florence down the centuries and their relationship with the city. Then there are various objects and furnishings used for worship in the home, the most significant ones for illustrating important feasts and moments in life. The last room contains exhibits of photographic and archive documents that shed light on the life of the Florentine Jews. Inside the oriental garden, where the complex stands, there is a plaque with the names of 248 Jewish residents of Florence killed by the Nazis.
The admission ticket also includes entry to the Synagogue on the ground floor.
Museo Ebraico e Sinagoga
Via Luigi Carlo Farini, 6, 50121 Firenze FI, Italia
Sidewalk connected to the street level and the main access that does not show any particular difficulties. In case the wheelchair is a big model and does not go through the metal detector, it is possible to enter the main gate by car, but it is necessary to inform the reception.
The Synagogue and the first floor of the museum are completely accessible to visitors with motor disabilities. The second floor of the museum is partially accessible. An elevator and disabled toilets are available.
