Entrance to the Old Jewish Ghetto, Venice
This gateway serves as the main entrance to the historic Old Jewish Ghetto in Venice. Its significance stems from the decree issued on March 29, 1516, which resulted in the installation of guarded gates at the Ghetto's entrances.
These gates were tightly closed at sunset, effectively confining the Jewish community within, until the break of day signaled by the resonating chimes of the Marangona, the grand bell housed within the bell tower of Saint Mark's Basilica. Despite the imposed restrictions, some resourceful individuals would clandestinely negotiate their way out by offering monetary compensation. This state of affairs endured until the advent of Napoleon and the French army in 1796, when the weighty "gates of infamy" were ultimately torn down and consigned to flames, liberating the Ghetto from its oppressive confines.
These gates were tightly closed at sunset, effectively confining the Jewish community within, until the break of day signaled by the resonating chimes of the Marangona, the grand bell housed within the bell tower of Saint Mark's Basilica. Despite the imposed restrictions, some resourceful individuals would clandestinely negotiate their way out by offering monetary compensation. This state of affairs endured until the advent of Napoleon and the French army in 1796, when the weighty "gates of infamy" were ultimately torn down and consigned to flames, liberating the Ghetto from its oppressive confines.
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Sight Name: Entrance to the Old 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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