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A medieval synagogue; the Scolanova synagogue, Trani, Italy

The Scolanova Synagogue (Judeo-Italian for new synagogue) [1] is a medieval synagogue in Trani, Italy. It was built as a synagogue in the 13th century,[2] confiscated by the church during a wave of antisemitism around the year 1380, and converted for use as a church known as Santa Maria in Scolanova. In 2006, the building was deconsecrated by the Church and returned to its original use.

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  2. ^ C. Colafemmina – G. Gramegna, Guida al Museo-sinagoga S. Anna di Trani, Messaggi ed., TONINO Cassano 2009

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