Jewish Museum of Florence, Florence

#112 among attractions in Florence

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The Jewish Museum of Florence is a museum of Jewish history located in the Great Synagogue of Florence, Italy. The museum, which covers two spaces of the building, gathers an important collection of ancient objects of Jewish ceremonial art, evidence of the high artistic level achieved by the Jewish-Italian communities in the field of applied arts. Exhibitions illustrate the history of Florentine Jews from the first settlements to the post-war reconstruction, featuring old photographs, films and a large number of objects of daily and commemorative use. ()

Coordinates: 43°46'22"N, 11°15'58"E

Address

via Farini, 6Centro Storico (Sant'Ambrogio)Florence Italy

Contact

+39 055 234 6654

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Jewish Museum of Florence – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Santa Croce, National Archaeological Museum, Spedale degli Innocenti, Palazzo Vivarelli Colonna.

~1820 ftSW
Landmark Franciscan place of worship
Santa Croce, Florence
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy, the Basilica di Santa Croce is a monumental testament to the city's rich religious and artistic heritage. This grand church serves not only as a place of worship but also as a mausoleum for some of Italy's most illustrious...
~1790 ftNW
Collections of archaeological artifacts
National Archaeological Museum, Florence
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Florence, the National Archaeological Museum is a treasure trove of ancient history and a pinnacle of cultural heritage. This esteemed institution is renowned for its extensive collection of Etruscan, Roman, Greek, and Egyptian artifacts, making...
~1810 ftNW
Orphanage with portico by Brunelleschi
Spedale degli Innocenti, Florence
9 min walk • The Spedale degli Innocenti, nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy, is a historic building that holds a unique place in the city's rich tapestry of art and humanitarianism. Founded in the early 15th century as an orphanage, it is recognized as one of the earliest...
~1270 ftS
Palace, Neoclassical architecture
Palazzo Vivarelli Colonna, Florence
7 min walk • The Palazzo Vivarelli Colonna is a palace located at via Ghibellina #30, corner with angolo via delle Conce, in central Florence in the region of Tuscany, Italy.
~1780 ftSW
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Hotel
Monument to Dante, Florence
9 min walk • The Statue of Dante Alighieri is a monument to Dante Alighieri in Piazza Santa Croce, outside the Basilica of Santa Croce, in Florence, Italy. Erected in 1865, it is the work of the sculptor Enrico Pazzi.
~470 ftS
Church
Sant'Ambrogio, Florence
3 min walk • Sant'Ambrogio is a Roman Catholic church in Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy. It is named in honour of St Ambrose.
~1260 ftSW
Palace museum dedicated to Michelangelo
Casa Buonarroti, Florence
7 min walk • Casa Buonarroti is a museum in Florence, Italy. The building was a property owned by the sculptor Michelangelo, which he left to his nephew, Leonardo Buonarroti.
~100 ftSE
Vast, Moorish-style 1880s synagogue
Great Synagogue of Florence, Florence
1 min walk • The Great Synagogue of Florence or Tempio Maggiore is one of the largest synagogues in South-central Europe, situated in Florence, in Italy.
~1750 ftSW
Historic walking areas, Monuments and statues, Historical place
Statue of Dante in Piazza di Santa Croce, Florence
9 min walk • The Statue of Dante Alighieri is a monument to Dante Alighieri in Piazza Santa Croce, outside the Basilica of Santa Croce, in Florence, Italy. Erected in 1865, it is the work of the sculptor Enrico Pazzi.
~1550 ftNW
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Bartolomeo Ammannati
Palazzo Giugni, Florence
8 min walk • The Palazzo Giugni, also called the Palazzo Firenzuola, is a late-Renaissance or Mannerist architecture palace designed by Bartolomeo Ammanati, and located on Via degli Alfani #48 in the quartiere San Giovanni of Florence, region of Tuscany, Italy.
~1780 ftN
Cemetery
Cimitero degli Inglesi, Florence
9 min walk • The English Cemetery in Florence, Italy is an Evangelical cemetery located at Piazzale Donatello.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jewish Museum of Florence?

Nearby attractions include Great Synagogue of Florence, Florence (1 min walk), Sant'Ambrogio, Florence (3 min walk), Santa Maria Maddalena dei Pazzi, Florence (3 min walk), Loggia del Pesce, Florence (3 min walk).

How to get to Jewish Museum of Florence by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jewish Museum of Florence:

Bus

Colonna Liceo Michelangelo • Lines: 14 A, 14 B, 23 A, 23 B, 31, 32, 6 A, 6 B (3 min walk)
D'Azeglio • Lines: 31, 32, 6 A, 6 B (3 min walk)

Train

Firenze Campo di Marte (16 min walk)
Firenze Le Cure (25 min walk)

Tram

Unità • Lines: T2 (21 min walk)
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella • Lines: T1 (23 min walk)