Bologna: Jewish History Private Tour of the City Center – Emilia-Romagna, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Discover the history of the Jewish population in Bologna on this guided walking tour. Hear about the major struggles that the community faced while viewing some of the significant historical landmarks in the city center like Casa Sforno and the Al Cappello Rosso Hotel.

Meet your guide in the church-lined square of Piazza Santo Stefano. Make your way to the 15th-century Casa Sforno which was built as the home and bank of the Sforno family. Admire the medieval buildings and churches on Strada Maggiore street. 

Pass by the Renaissance style palace of Bocchi. See the 14th-century Al Cappello Rosso Hotel. Finish your tour at the Synagogue of Bologna where you can see the star of David window.

Join this easy and relaxing guided walk to quickly retrace the history of the community. Please note, total duration of the activity is between 2 and 2.5 hours

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Feel like a local as you explore the city center with a guide from Bologna
Immerse yourself in historical stories about the city’s Jewish community
Walk through the stunning medieval architecture on Strada Maggiore street
Admire the star of David window as you stop at the Synagogue of Bologna
Travel back in time as you view the Al Cappello Rosso Hotel and Bocchi palace

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