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Siena Synagogue

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The present synagogue was erected in 1786 on the site of the older synagogue. Because Jews 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
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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
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is a classical marble cabinet with marble pillars and entablature towering almost the height of the room.
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The synagogue is open to visitors. In August 2024, the synagogue was closed for restoration work.
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A substantial Jewish community is recorded in Siena beginning in the 14th century. In 1571 the
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located on the first floor (one flight up from street level). It has an elaborate
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The historic Jewish cemetery of Siena also survives and is open to visitors.
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of Florence, the master builders were Niccolo Ianda and Pietro Rossi.
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In April 2024, the building was listed as one of the seven
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restricted Jewish residence to a defined neighborhood, or
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Italian

Affiliation
Orthodox Judaism
Rite
Nusach Ashkenaz
Ecclesiastical or organisational status
Synagogue
Jewish museum
Siena
Tuscany
Italy
Siena Synagogue is located in Tuscany
Tuscany
Geographic coordinates
43°19′06″N 11°19′59″E / 43.3182°N 11.3331°E / 43.3182; 11.3331
Architect(s)
Giuseppe del Rosso
Synagogue architecture
Style
Rococo
Neoclassical
General contractor
Materials
jewishsiena.it
Italian
Orthodox
Jewish
synagogue
Siena

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