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ABOVE: Ghetto Nuovo, Venice. (See my Venice for Visitors article on the Venetian Ghetto.)

A while ago, a reader complained about the fact that we had several pages devoted to Jewish travel in Europe. He found the idea "offensive," apparently because he thought I was giving special treatment to Jews. We calmly pointed out two reasons why the pages were needed:

  • First, because Jews who observe dietary laws are understandably concerned about they might find a kosher restaurant in London, Paris, or Berlin, and...

  • Second, because it can be hard for Jewish travelers of European descent to find more than passing references to their own heritage in guidebooks, which (not surprisingly) focus on Christian history, art, and culture.

In the following pages, Jewish travelers will find practical resources (e.g., lists of kosher restaurants) and information on Jewish communities--both past and present--in Western Europe..

Jewish Travel in Europe - General Information

Jewish Travel in Europe - Resources by Country

Venice for Visitors Travel Planner: Jewish Venice

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Auto Europe guarantees the lowest rental rates for standard cars, sports cars, SUVs, luxury cars, chauffered sedans, and RVs. Its Web site also has driving information for 38 countries.

If you live outside the EU, a tax-free Renault or Peugeot tourist lease can be cheaper than renting. Minimum driver age is 18, there' s no upper age limit, and rates include insurance. See: Short-term car leasing.


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Traveling by train?
Rail Europe has schedules, maps, and guides for 50+ European railroads. (Residents of North and Central America can buy tickets and rail passes online.)


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