3- Hours Private Tour Bolzano's Jewish History

Discover the little-known Jewish history of Bolzano in this 3-hour private tour. Learn about the Nazi occupation and concentration camp, from where started the very first deportation of Italian Jews to the German concentration camps. Visit the Jewish cemetery and learn about Bolzano's Jewish population that dates back to the 14th century, and their important role as bankers, merchants and mediators throughout the Middle Ages.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Bolzano, Bolzano, Province of South Tyrol, Trentino-Alto Adige

Start first with the visit of the site and wall of the Concentration Camp of Bolzano, one of the 4 concentration camps of Italy but the only one linked to forced labour camps. From the summer of 1944 until April 1945, about 11000 people (men, women, children) were kept prisoners here.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Bolzano, Bolzano, Province of South Tyrol, Trentino-Alto Adige

Continue with stop at the rail track (Die Transporte), from where 13 wagons with prisoners where shipped to the trans-alpine concentration camps of Dachau, Mathausen, Flossenbürg, Ravensbruck and Auschwitz. Continue to the City Cemetery and in the Jewish sector visit of the memorial remembering the 96 Jewish South Tyrol residents deported by the Nazi and perished in the local camp. Last stop before reaching the historical centre is the memorial for the forced labour situated next to the Virgolo Gallery, once important arms factory of ball bearings, where camp prisoners were used for labour.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Piazza Walther, 39100 Bolzano Italy

Walking tour of the medieval historical centre where you will learn about the importance of Bolzano as a privileged trade centre on the Transalpine Augsburg-Venice route and the presence of a Jewish community dated back to the XIV century. During the walk your guide will point out “Stolpesteine” brass plate covering cobblestones, inscribed with the name and life dates of Bolzano Jewish residents, victims of the Nazi persecution. The tour ends in front of Cafè Mozart.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"A minimum of 2 people per booking is requireds"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 02:00 PM
Duração: 3 Hours
Ponto de partida: Walther Square, Piazza Walther, 39100 Bolzano BZ, Italy
Traveler pickup is offered
Hotels should be located in Bolzano or with 5 km from the city center

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Professional guide
• Transport by private vehicle
• All taxes, fees and handling charges

Não Incluído

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

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