Sinagoga di Torino
19th-century synagogue in Moorish style with a permanent exhibition of Piedmontese Jewish ceremonial art; guided visits by appointment.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Jewish community of Turin, present in the city since 1424, built its current synagogue after handing over to the Comune the building begun by Alessandro Antonelli, which later became the Mole Antonelliana. The Tempio Israelitico (Israelite Temple) was completed in 1884 to a design by Enrico Petiti, in an eclectic style with a predominantly Moorish character and a basilica plan with three naves.
The interior decoration was destroyed in a bombing in 1942. In 1986–1987 the hall was adapted to local liturgical tradition, with a new tevà (reading platform) at the centre and the seats facing it.
In the basement, the Tempio Piccolo (Small Temple) has been in daily use since 1970; it houses the Piedmontese Baroque furnishings from the synagogue of Chieri. In the gallery surrounding it, a permanent exhibition presents a selection of ceremonial art objects linked to Jewish rites and to the artistic traditions of the Piedmontese communities. Next to it is a third, very small synagogue with an aron (Torah ark) that may have belonged to the German synagogue of the New Ghetto of Turin.
Highlights
- Tempio Grande (Great Temple) in eclectic Moorish style, completed in 1884
- Tempio Piccolo (Small Temple) with Piedmontese Baroque furnishings from the synagogue of Chieri
- Permanent exhibition of ceremonial Jewish art of the Piedmontese communities
- Small synagogue with an aron from the 18th-century ghetto
Permanent exhibition
- Mostra permanente di arte cerimoniale ebraica – The gallery around the Tempio Piccolo displays ceremonial art objects linked to Jewish rites and to the traditions of the Piedmontese communities.
- Operated by
- Comunità ebraica di Torino
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Visits are by voluntary donation.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
All rooms are adapted to overcome architectural barriers; visitors using a wheelchair should be announced in advance.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The synagogue is at Piazzetta Primo Levi 12, in the San Salvario district of Turin (previously listed as Via San Pio V 12).
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Photography | Photography and professional filming require prior written permission. |
| Good to know | Visits are led by staff authorised by the Jewish Community. Bookings are made via the online form, stating the location, the number of participants and, if relevant, the preferred date; kosher meals can be ordered on request. |
