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A substantial Jewish community is recorded in Siena beginning in the 14th century. In 1571 the [[Medici]] restricted Jewish residence to a defined neighborhood, or [[ghetto]], and it was in this neighborhood that a synagogue was built on the Vicole dell Scotte very close to the [[Piazza del Campo]]. The Jews were emancipated from the requirement of living in a ghetto in 1860. |
A substantial Jewish community is recorded in Siena beginning in the 14th century. In 1571 the [[Medici]] restricted Jewish residence to a defined neighborhood, or [[ghetto]], and it was in this neighborhood that a synagogue was built on the Vicole dell Scotte very close to the [[Piazza del Campo]]. The Jews were emancipated from the requirement of living in a ghetto in 1860. |
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The present synagogue was erected in 1786 on the site of the older synagogue.<ref name=moked>{{cite web|url=http://moked.it/jewishflorence/synagogue-and-museum/siena/|title=The Synagogue of Siena|website=moked.it|accessdate=8 April 2014}}</ref> Because Jews were in that era were prohibited from building houses of worship identifiable from the street, the stone facade of the four story building is plain, resembling neighboring residential buildings. The sanctuary is located on the first floor (one flight up from street level). It has an elaborate [[neoclassicism|neoclassical]] interior, with a lofty [[baroque]] ceiling featuring a large crowned tablet of the Ten Commandments enthroned in clouds of glory. Two tiers of balconies on the building's third and fourth stories have views into the room through elaborate baroque grills. Furniture is arranged in the historic style of the Italian Jewish community, with the [[bimah]] in the center of the room. The [[Torah Ark]] is a classical marble cabinet with marble pillars and entablature towering almost the height of the room.<ref>The Guide to Jewish Italy, Annie Sacerdote, Marsillio, 2004, pp. 152 ff.</ref> |
The present synagogue was erected in 1786 on the site of the older synagogue.<ref name=moked>{{cite web|url=http://moked.it/jewishflorence/synagogue-and-museum/siena/|title=The Synagogue of Siena|website=moked.it|accessdate=8 April 2014}}</ref> Because Jews were in that era were prohibited from building houses of worship identifiable from the street, the stone facade of the four story building is plain, resembling neighboring residential buildings. The sanctuary is located on the first floor (one flight up from street level). It has an elaborate [[neoclassicism|neoclassical]] interior, with a lofty [[baroque]] ceiling featuring a large crowned tablet of the Ten Commandments enthroned in clouds of glory. Two tiers of balconies on the building's third and fourth stories have views into the room through elaborate baroque grills. Furniture is arranged in the historic style of the Italian Jewish community, with the [[Bema|bimah]] in the center of the room. The [[Torah Ark]] is a classical marble cabinet with marble pillars and entablature towering almost the height of the room.<ref>The Guide to Jewish Italy, Annie Sacerdote, Marsillio, 2004, pp. 152 ff.</ref> |
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The architect was [[Giuseppe del Rosso]] of Florence, the master builders were [[Niccolo Ianda]] and Pietro Rossi.<ref>Sienna, New Practical Guide, Bonechi Edizione il Turismo, ISBN 978-88-7204-379-0, p. 101</ref> |
The architect was [[Giuseppe del Rosso]] of Florence, the master builders were [[Niccolo Ianda]] and Pietro Rossi.<ref>Sienna, New Practical Guide, Bonechi Edizione il Turismo, ISBN 978-88-7204-379-0, p. 101</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:38, 28 November 2016
The Sienna synagogue is a notable, historic synagogue in Siena, Italy.
A substantial Jewish community is recorded in Siena beginning in the 14th century. In 1571 the Medici restricted Jewish residence to a defined neighborhood, or ghetto, and it was in this neighborhood that a synagogue was built on the Vicole dell Scotte very close to the Piazza del Campo. The Jews were emancipated from the requirement of living in a ghetto in 1860.
The present synagogue was erected in 1786 on the site of the older synagogue.[1] Because Jews were in that era were prohibited from building houses of worship identifiable from the street, the stone facade of the four story building is plain, resembling neighboring residential buildings. The sanctuary is located on the first floor (one flight up from street level). It has an elaborate neoclassical interior, with a lofty baroque ceiling featuring a large crowned tablet of the Ten Commandments enthroned in clouds of glory. Two tiers of balconies on the building's third and fourth stories have views into the room through elaborate baroque grills. Furniture is arranged in the historic style of the Italian Jewish community, with the bimah in the center of the room. The Torah Ark is a classical marble cabinet with marble pillars and entablature towering almost the height of the room.[2]
The architect was Giuseppe del Rosso of Florence, the master builders were Niccolo Ianda and Pietro Rossi.[3]
The synagogue is open to visitors.[1]
The historic Jewish cemetery of Sienna also survives and is open to visitors.[4]
References
- ^ a b "The Synagogue of Siena". moked.it. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
- ^ The Guide to Jewish Italy, Annie Sacerdote, Marsillio, 2004, pp. 152 ff.
- ^ Sienna, New Practical Guide, Bonechi Edizione il Turismo, ISBN 978-88-7204-379-0, p. 101
- ^ "Italy — Jewish Cemetery in Siena will be Open to the Public". Jewish Heritage Europe. Retrieved 8 April 2014.