Entrance to the New Jewish Ghetto, Venice
Located in the Cannaregio district of Venice, the Ghetto comprises two distinct sections: the New Ghetto ("Ghetto Nuovo") and the adjacent Old Ghetto ("Ghetto Vecchio"). The names assigned to these sections can be misleading, as they actually refer to their use by the foundries rather than the chronology of residency. Interestingly, the New Ghetto predates the Old Ghetto in terms of Jewish settlement.
To maintain a sense of isolation, the Ghetto was connected to the rest of the city by two bridges that were only accessible during daylight hours, further emphasizing the insular nature of Venice. The surrounding canals encircling this small and regular-shaped island provided a convenient means of surveillance. Here lies the primary entrance to the New Jewish Ghetto.
To maintain a sense of isolation, the Ghetto was connected to the rest of the city by two bridges that were only accessible during daylight hours, further emphasizing the insular nature of Venice. The surrounding canals encircling this small and regular-shaped island provided a convenient means of surveillance. Here lies the primary entrance to the New Jewish Ghetto.
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Entrance to the New Jewish Ghetto on Map
Sight Name: Entrance to the New Jewish Ghetto
Sight Location: Venice, Italy (See walking tours in Venice)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Venice, Italy (See walking tours in Venice)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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