3-Hour Private Tour: Unearthing Bolzano's Jewish History
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Bolzano
Uncover Bolzano's hidden Jewish history on a 3-hour private tour. Explore the Nazi occupation, visit the Jewish cemetery, and learn about the city's Jewish population dating back to the 14th century.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bolzano - Begin your exploration at the Bolzano Concentration Camp site and its perimeter wall, one of Italy’s four such camps and the sole one associated with forced labor camps. From mid-1944 to April 1945, it was a place of imprisonment for approximately 11,000 individuals, including men, women, and children.
- Bolzano - Proceed to the railway tracks (‘Die Transporte’), the departure point for 13 train carriages transporting prisoners to the trans-alpine concentration camps of Dachau, Mathausen, Flossenbürg, Ravensbruck, and Auschwitz. Next, visit the City Cemetery’s Jewish section to pay respects at the memorial for the 96 Jewish citizens of South Tyrol who were deported by the Nazis and died in the local camp. Before heading to the historical center, make a final stop at the memorial dedicated to forced labor, located near the Virgolo Gallery, a former significant ball bearings arms factory where camp detainees were forced to work.
- Piazza Walther - Take a guided stroll through the medieval core of Bolzano, where you’ll discover the city’s historical role as a major trading hub on the Transalpine Augsburg-Venice route and its Jewish community that dates back to the 14th century. As you walk, your guide will highlight the ‘Stolpesteine’ - brass plates set into the pavement, each bearing the name and life dates of a Bolzano Jewish resident who fell victim to Nazi oppression. The tour concludes at Café Mozart.
What's Included
- All-inclusive taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Expert tour guidance
- Private vehicle transportation
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Embark on a private 3-hour exploration into the lesser-known Jewish history of Bolzano. Unfold the tales of Nazi occupation and the consequential concentration camp which marked the commencement of the Italian Jews’ deportations to German camps. Tour the Jewish cemetery while learning about the chronicles of Bolzano’s Jewish residents that trace back to the 14th century and their significant impact as financiers, traders, and mediators during the medieval period.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is requireds
Location
Walther Square
Meet your guide under the statue
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Arthur_f
Sep 18, 2023
The Jewish life over centuries in Bolzano - Claudia made us understand the Jewish impact and history in Bolzano She was well spoken and knowledgeable
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Sophie_r
Jul 11, 2023
Claudia was incredibly... - Claudia was incredibly knowledgeable and was an excellent tour guide! My husband and I really enjoyed our time and tour of Bolzano and both felt we learned a ton.
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Olgui_l
Jun 4, 2023
Jewish tour of Bolzano - Claudia, our tour guide, was amazing and very knowledgeable. Great experience overall. She made the three plus hours go by in a blink and we learned so much from her.
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Roberta_c
Sep 8, 2022
Fascinating Your About Jewish Heritage in Bolzano - Claudia has an incredible depth of knowledge about the history and cultures of Bolzano. She provided context for the Jewish history she told. She is engaging and enthusiastic about sharing her knowledge.
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