Bologna Synagogue
Roman rite (as at the Great Synagogue of Rome)
Via Mario Finzi 2, 40123 Bologna
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Bologna
An active Jewish community with a rich history - a Roman-rite synagogue, a Chabad house, and a Jewish museum in the heart of the historic ghetto
- 1 synagogues
- 1 Chabad houses
- 1 mikvehs
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Candle lighting
19:27
2026-09-04
Havdalah
20:26
2026-09-05
This week's Torah portion
Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech
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Coming up: Rosh HashanaStarts Sep 11 19:15 · Ends Sep 13 20:11
Our guide
There is currently no known kosher restaurant or shop in Bologna - the community's Shabbat meal (after Shacharit every Shabbat, no required payment, donations welcome) is the main option for a kosher-observant visitor. Attending requires advance registration - sending a photo ID and phone number to the community's security team.
Our recommendations
- The historic ghetto is the hub - the Roman-rite synagogue, the Chabad house and the Jewish museum, all within walking distance.
- There's no kosher restaurant in the city - for Shabbat and holiday meals, contact the local Chabad house in advance.
Stay in the kosher area of Bologna
Bologna does not have one obvious Jewish quarter. Chabad House of Bologna (Chabad house listed on the site) is the anchor - book a hotel within walking distance of it rather than picking a random part of Bologna.
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Staying near the community in Bologna
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Common questions about Bologna
- Where to pray in Bologna?
- There are 1 synagogues and 1 Chabad houses in Bologna, with addresses and prayer times when available.
- Where to stay within walking distance of a synagogue in Bologna?
- Hotels and apartments in Bologna, with walking-distance-to-shul notes when we have them.
- When is candle lighting in Bologna?
- Candle lighting and Havdalah in Bologna are calculated for the destination and updated every week.