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Antico Cimitero Israelitico
Epic poems seem to write themselves in this quiet, overgrown garden that was Venice’s main Jewish community cemetery from 1386 until the 18th century. The bulk of the tombstones were discovered by construction workers in the late 19th century, and it was decided to set them up in some sort of orderly fashion. The tombstones range in design from Venetian Gothic to distinctly Ottoman, and one-hour tours organised by the Museo Ebraico provide insights into the life and times of those buried here. English-language tours are usually held on the last Sunday of the month only.
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