Ghetto

The term Ghetto, in Maremma as elsewhere in Italy, refers specifically to the former Jewish quarter of a town. It is not a superlative for a confined or disreputable place. Historically, the Ghetto was the space where the Jewish community was forced to live, often enclosed and under surveillance. Today, these quarters are testimonies to Jewish history and culture in Italy. For you, traveler, it is an opportunity to discover a often little-known part of the heritage of towns like Pitigliano, nicknamed "Little Jerusalem", where the Ghetto is an essential place to visit, with its synagogue and its caves carved into the tuff. There you will see traces of a rich and complex community life.