Jewish Itineraries in Italy
Jewish Heritage - Trieste, Friuli, Venezia, Giulia, 3 nights/4 days
In these region, in the middle of Latin, Slavic and German areas, located
between the Republic
of Venice and the Habsburg
Empire, there are remarkable remains of the Jewish communities, mainly of
Ashkenazi origin.
In the 19th century the community of
Trieste
was the most important Jewish centre in Eastern Italy,
and it has been significant for the economical and cultural development of the
city. Some members of the community were considered to be the most illuminated
intellectuals of that period, and others founded the first insurance companies,
such as Generali.
In the period between years 1921 and 1941,
Trieste
offered assistance to thousands of Jews coming from Eastern and Central Europe
sailing to Israel, and for
this reason was dubbed
“Gateway to Zion”.
Trieste
is linked to the sad years of the racial persecutions, as it hosted the only
extermination camp in Italy.
Gorizia,
the city divided between Italy and Slovenia, and melting point of the
two cultures, had a restricted Jewish community since the 16th
century. The peculiarity of the Community of Gorizia is that the Jewish cemetery
has always been outside the Italian borders, as it was first under the Austrian
domain which conquered this area (which became Italian just after 1914), and
after the second World War the cemetery entered the Slovenian territory, the
present
Ro˛na Dolina.
Cividale del Friuli,
the seat of the first Longobard duchy in
Italy, is a nice city along the river Natisone.
The Jewish presence in this area between 12th and 17th
centuries is proved by documents, but unfortunately today there are no
monumental signs, except or some gravestones, which are preserved in the National Archaeoligical
Museum.
Key Tre will take you through centuries of Jewish history in Friuli Venezia
Giulia, with pleasant
enogastronomical tastings
during the journey. At the historic cafč San Marco in
Trieste
you will enjoy a
traditional Austro-Hungarian cake,
while in the area of Collio Goriziano you will taste the famous
wines,
renowned worldwide.
TOUR PROGRAMME:
DAY 1
– TRIESTE:
Arrival in Trieste
and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon guided visit to the city centre,
with its beautiful palaces built in different architectural styles.
Dinner. Overnight in Trieste.
DAY 2
–
TRIESTE:
Breakfast. Guided tour of Jewish Trieste, visiting the synagogue, the museum,
Risiera di San Sabba and the Jewish cemetery. During the walk stop at the
historic cafč San Marco to taste one of the traditional Austro-Hungarian cakes.
Lunch. In the afternoon visit to the Castle of Miramare and the incredible
Giant Grotto, with a stop in a famous
wine cellar of the Carso area, for a
tasting of local wines.
DAY 3
– GORIZIA – CIVIDALE:
Breakfast. Transfer to Gorizia for a visit to the city centre, and the nearby cemetery of
Ro˛na Dolina in Slovenia, where
the Morpurgo family and the philosopher Michelstädter were buried. Lunch in the
“Collio” area with a tasting of the famous Friulian wines. Transfer to Cividale.
Guided tour of the historic centre, with the area where the ghetto once stood,
and the National
Archaeological
Museum
which preserves remains of the Longobard period, and gravestones of the ancient
Jewish cemetery.
Transfer to Trieste. Dinner. Overnight
in Trieste.
DAY 4
– DEPARTURE: Breakfast.
Guided tour of the Jewish
cemetery
of Trieste, which contains the history
of the local community, and visit to Risiera di San Sabba, the only Nazi
extermination camp in Italy.
Lunch.
Departure.
This is suggested
itinerary for individuals and groups, prices are on request, please
email number of people, dates and we will provide you a quote.
These are very popular for synagogue groups and can be combined as a stopover on
the way to/from Israel. We can also arrange a shabbat with Jewish community on
request of the group.
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