First JEWISH GHETTO: Venice’s Revitalized Historical Old Town {Budget Travel Italy}
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BY direct holidays uae
- November 16, 2021 5:15 pm
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The first Jewish Ghetto was established in 1516 after it was decreed all Jews in Venice were to live in one small designated area. While residing in cramped and undesirable conditions, Venetian Jews continued to contribute to the Republic's society and economy. Known and desired for their banking skills, the role Jews played in the […]