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Object Alone
Former Synagogue (the Large Synagogue) of Via San Vitale in Bologna, Italy
Object Detail

Building Date
16th century (?) (building)

Synagogue active dates
until 1567

Reconstruction Dates

Architect/ Maker
Unknown (Unknown)

Community

Location
Italy | Emilia Romagna | Bologna
| via San Vitale 18

Style
Unknown|

Material/Technique

Construction Material
Brick

Summary and Remarks

Suggested Reconsdivuction

History/Provenance
Before the ghetto was founded, there is evidence that a synagogue, known as “Large Synagogue”, existed in Via San Vitale, at today’s number 18.

Condition

Present Usage
Dwelling

Present Usage Details

Historical significance: Event/Period

Historical significance: Collective Memory/Folklore

Historical significance: Person

Architectural Significance: Style

Architectural Significance: Artistic Decoration

Urban significance

Significance Rating
1 (Local)

Condition of Building Fabric
B (Fair)

Bibliography
http://www.visitjewishitaly.it/en/listing/former-synagogue-of-via-san-vitale/

Short Name
Full Name
Volume
Page
Biography

Photographer
Unknown
Photograph Date

Remarks

0 Coordinates: 44.494411, 11.349525