This list of synagogues in Italy lists active, repurposed, and no longer extant synagogues in Italy.
Dark grey background indicates that a synagogue is no longer extant. Grey background indicates that a synagogue is no longer active, but still exists. + Name Photograph CityRegionRiteFoundingStatusComments Biella SynagogueBiellaPiedmontItalian1870ActiveContains oldest Torah scroll still in useSynagogue of Casale MonferratoCasale MonferratoPiedmontGerman1595ActiveRestored in 1960s, partially used as a museumFerrara SynagogueFerraraEmilia-RomagnaItalianGerman1485ActiveComplex containing 3 synagoguesGreat Synagogue of FlorenceFlorenceTuscanySpanish1874ActiveCongregation dates back to 1848New Synagogue of LivornoLivornoTuscanySpanish1958ActiveCongregation dates back to 1603Synagogue of NaplesNaplesCampaniaSpanish1864ActivePadua SynagoguePaduaVenetoItalian1548ActiveHas gone through 4 significant restorations; was closed in 1892 but was reopened in 1943 following the destruction of the modern synagogue.Synagogue of PisaPisaTuscanySpanish1595ActiveParochet dates to 1470; Original Torah arkGreat Synagogue of RomeRomeLazioItalian Spanish1904ActiveContains Jewish Museum of RomeSiena SynagogueSienaTuscanyGerman1786ActiveCongregation established in 1457Scolagrande SynagogueTraniApuliaGerman1247ActiveConverted to a church in 1380; returned to synagogue in 2004; contains museumScolanova SynagogueTraniApuliaGerman1240ActiveConverted to a church in 1380; returned to synagogue in 2006Synagogue of TriesteTriesteFriuli-Venezia GiuliaItalian1908ActiveUsed as storehouse for stolen Jewish goods during WWIISynagogue of TurinTurinPiedmontItalianSpanish1848ActiveRestored after bombardment during WWIISynagogue of UrbinoUrbinoMarcheItalian1633ActiveRestored in 1866; 15th-century Torah ark housed in New York Jewish MuseumItalian SynagogueVeniceVenetoItalian1575ActiveRestored in 1970 and 2023Levantine SynagogueVeniceVenetoSpanish1541ActiveReconstructed in 17th century; restored between 1976 and 1981Spanish SynagogueVeniceVenetoItalianSpanish1580ActiveCongregation dates back to 1555Vercelli SynagogueVercelliPiedmontItalian German1878ActiveRestored in 2007Synagogue of VeronaVeronaVenetoGerman1864ActiveConstruction wasn't finished until 1929; preceded by Medieval synagogueViareggio SynagogueViareggioTuscanySpanish1955ActiveCongregation dates to end of 19th centuryBova Marina SynagogueBova MarinaCalabria4th Century ADArchaeological SiteInactive since 600 AD, turned into an archaeological site in 1983Old Synagogue of LivornoLivornoLazioSpanish1603InactiveDestroyed in 1944Ostia SynagogueOstia AnticaTuscanySpanishInactiveInactive since the 5th century ADCherasco SynagogueCherascoPiedmontItalian1797 or earlierInactiveMole AntonellianaTurinPiedmontNone1863InactiveWas originally conceived as a synagogue, but project was never completed and the city took over the building and completed it.Synagogue of Reggio EmiliaReggio EmiliaEmilia-Romagna1849InactiveSynagogue was rebuilt in the same location as its original from 1672; building was damaged during WWII and parts of its interior were transferred to Kirit Shmu‘el in Haifa. The building is currently used for cultural exhibits.Canton SynagogueVeniceVenetoShuadit1532InactiveSynagogue has been out of use since 1917 following forced disbansion of the Jewish community; has been a Jewish museum since 1989Great German SynagogueVeniceVenetoGerman1528InactiveSynagogue has been out of use since 1917 following forced disbansion of the Jewish community; has been a Jewish museum since 2017Synagogue of PitiglianoPitiglianoTuscanySpanish1598Active, but no congregationSynagogue was rebuilt following a collapse in 1960; open to visitors and worshippers with no minyan of its own due to declining post-Holocaust populationSynagogue of GoriziaGoriziaFriuli-Venezia GiuliaGerman1756InactiveRestored but used as a cultural museum; congregation dates back to 1699Ramaglianti Road SynagogueFlorenceTuscany1437InactiveWas largely defunct by 1848, interior destroyed by German bombings during WWIISynagogue of Monte San SavinoMonte San SavinoTuscanyItalian1600sInactiveCongregation was forced to flee in 1799; was purchased by the municipality in 1924 and was restored & is not used beyond tourist visitation.Synagogue of SenigalliaSenigalliaMarcheItalian1634ActiveSynagogue was looted in 1799, and its interior was redone in the 19th century; interior was damaged in 1930 earthquake and its inside was redone.Synagogue of RovigoRovigoVeneto1930InactiveCongregation was re-established in 1858, but synagogue was demolished in 1930 and rebuilt elsewhere; interior contents were transferred to Padua after WWII and the building became a residential home.Synagogue of SoranoSoranoTuscany1500sInactiveSynagogue abandoned at end of 19th century due to emigration to Pitigliano; currently used as a cultural venueSynagogue of SavocaSavocaSicily1408 (at least)InactiveSynagogue existed at least by 1408; was seized by Viceroy in 1470 due to noise complaintsSynagogue of PesaroPesaroMarcheSpanish1642InactiveSynagogue is fully preserved, but it is no longer used as a place of worship, and many of its furnishings such as its Torah ark and bema have been transferred to other congregationsTwin synagogues of AnconaAnconaMarcheSpanishItalian1876ActiveComplex is the sixth synagogue in the city, following the 1860 destruction of the Spanish synagogue and 1932 destruction of the Italian synagogue; much of its original contents have been transferred to other synagoguesSynagogue of SermideSermideLombardy1598InactiveSynagogue was abandoned in 1936 due to declining population and its contents were transferred to other synagogues; it was damaged in an earthquake in 2012 & is currently a private home.Synagogue of SabbionetaSabbionetaLombardy1824InactiveSynagogue was abandoned starting in the 20th century; it was restored in both 1994 and 2012 and serves as a museum of the Jewish community in the city.Norsa Torrazzo synagogueMantuaLombardyItalian1531ActiveCongregation formed in 1531; synagogue destroyed in 1630 and rebuilt in 1751; interior of the synagogue was transferred piece-by-piece to a new location in the city at the turn of the 20th centuryCentral Synagogue of MilanMilanLombardyItalian1892ActiveBuilding excluding facade and floor were destroyed during WWII bombing; reconstructed in 1950s and renovated in 1997.Synagogue of OstianoOstianoLombardy1619AbandonedBuilding was renovated in 1713 during its conversion to a synagogue; its roof caved in in 2006 and has been abandoned & dilapidating sinceSynagogue of MoncalvoMoncalvoPiedmontItalian1732RepurposedSynagogue built a facade in 1860 and was abandoned & converted post-WWII. It was repurposed into a warehouse, its furnishings were taken to Ramat Gan, and the owners restored the exterior to its original state in 2014.Synagogue of BolognaBolognaEmilia-Romagna1928ActiveCongregation dates back to the late 16th century; building was destroyed in 1943 and reconstructed faithfully to its original design in 1954.
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