Siena Synagogue l

The synagogue is worth a short visit if you're interested in the Jewish side of Siena. They were very welcoming and told us some interesting facts and stories about the local community. Note that they were on a lunch break between 1pm-2pm!

The old Sienna synagogue is small but worth visiting. It looks beautiful despite or because of its years. We were told that its congregation is 95% Sephardic, and it certainly looks different from Ashkenazic synagogues we have seen. It is grand in its own modest way, but not ostentatious. Crouched down a narrow alley near the centre, it has the look of a proud but not imposing religious building that sets into relief Italy’s long Jewish presence. We hear there is a Hebrew calligraphy shop nearby, but we were not there when it was open.

A beautiful shul!! So sad that it’s no longer in regular use. So many beautiful empty shuls. Although, I have to say that after seeing so many churches everywhere, it was nice to see a shul. As soon as I entered the building, I felt a connection. Like my neshama knew where I was & relaxed. I said tehillim there & davened Mincha. So nice on top of seeing beautiful Siena!

The synagogue is from the 16th century with a small museum. Nice visiting when you're abroad.

Great little synagogue with a beautiful interior and history and the ticket comes with a friendly short tour (~20 minutes) from a very knowledgeable guide. Plus a decent assortment of gift shop items and the synagogue is right near the central part of Siena.

Definitely worth a visit. The woman at the front desk has lots of information and made the visit so much more informative.

I can’t really rate the synagogue as it is still closed for renovations. It would be nice if that was updated on Google and the other platforms that list the synagogue as a point of interest, including their website. We walked from Il Campo following Google maps and went right past the synagogue not realizing that the construction was theirs. We backtracked and found a big sign that says they are under renovation. How disappointing!!

Loved visiting this ghetto era synagogue RIGHT in the center of Siena. The staff was knowledgeable and the books, jewelry, and Judaica available for purchase were reasonably priced and special. I look forward to visiting again.