Marco Secchi Photographer

The Ghetto And The Jewish Community In Venice

VENICE, ITALY - NOVEMBER 15: Children from the Jewish community play in the main campo of the Ghetto on November 15, 2011 in Venice, Italy. Established in 1516 the Ghetto of Venice was the area were Jews were compelled to live during the Venetian Republic. The English term 'ghetto' is derived from the Venetian term for 'slag' and refers to the refuse left the foundry that was located on the same island. In present times the ghetto is a multi-ethnical area area seen as the cultural heart of the city, but with five synagogues remains the centre of the of Jewish community.

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Filename: Venice Ghetto 033.jpg
Copyright: Marco Secchi
Image Size: 3000x2193 / 1.3MB; ghetto venice jewish ebraica comunita' community venice venezia ebreo israele israel
Contained in galleries: Jewish Ghetto, The Ghetto - The Jewish Community in Venice

VENICE, ITALY - NOVEMBER 15: Children from the Jewish community play in the main campo of the Ghetto on November 15, 2011 in Venice, Italy. Established in 1516 the Ghetto of Venice was the area were Jews were compelled to live during the Venetian Republic. The English term 'ghetto' is derived from the Venetian term for 'slag' and refers to the refuse left the foundry that was located on the same island. In present times the ghetto is a multi-ethnical area area seen as the cultural heart of the city, but with five synagogues remains the centre of the of Jewish community.