The Temple of Florence, built in 1882, is considered one of the most beautiful examples of exotic Moorish style. The extraordinary green dome, reconstructed in 2006, is the only one in Florence covered in copper.
Within the framework of the Synagogue a two floor museum that offers an overview of the history of the Jewish Community over the centuries where guided tours in the English are available every hour.
A large memorial in the garden of the Temple lists the names of some of the Florentine Jews who were killed during the Second World War, including the chief Rabbi Nathan Cassuto.