The Great German Synagogue The New Ghetto in Venice, Italy.
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Built in 1528, this is the oldest synagogue still standing in Venice. It is no longer active and currently serves as a museum.
Synagogues in the Venetian Ghetto were located in residential buildings and were characterized by a unique interior design. To make maximum use of the space, the prayer hall was not symmetrical and the Torah-reading platform (bimah) was located at one end of the synagogue, rather than in the center as is the usual Ashkenazi custom.
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