| Visiting the Ghetto of Venice, one enters an extraordinary and unique quarter. Five synagogues are located in this small area, representing the different "nations" (Jewish ethnic groups) who settled down in the Lagoon along the centuries. There are also the “skyscrapers”, the old and crowded buildings were the Jews lived, the ancient pawn shops, the midrashim, where the sacred texts were studied and discussed. The ancient stones are still located there and the Jewish Community, culturally very active, still reside here. Nowadays there are about 600 Jews living in Venezia and Mestre, very few in the Ghetto. The Venetian Community is committed to several projects in order to maintain its traditions and artistic legacy, share its history and culture, and fight prejudice and anti-Semitism. An ever growing number of visitors come here from all over the world to admire the synagogues and the museum.
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