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2 unusual facts about Synagogue of Casale Monferrato


Synagogue of Casale Monferrato

The Museum of Lights (‘Museo dei Lumi’) occupies an underground room formerly used for baking Matzot and houses a growing collection of Menorahs created by contemporary Jewish and non-Jewish artists including Elio Carmi, Emanuele Luzzati, Aldo Mondino, Marco Porta, Tobia Ravà, Antonio Recalcati and David Gerstein.

The Synagogue of Casale Monferrato, which was built in 1595, is particularly known for its exquisite Baroque interior with walls and ceiling embellished with elaborate painting, carving and gilding.



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