Jewish Ghetto walking tour
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Overview
Join a guided walking tour of one of Rome's most interesting neighborhoods, the Jewish quarter.
Listen to your guide as they explain how it was established on the banks of the Tiber River as a prison-neighborhood within Rome, surrounded by fences and gates, as it was considered unacceptable for Jews to live together with Christians.
The community remained marginalized for centuries and only in 1848 the dismantling of the doors and walls of the Jewish ghetto was ordered, even though the laws restricting Jews remained in force until 1870. Walking the streets you'll realize how the former ghetto quarter represents the uninterrupted relationship between the Jewish community and the city of Rome and why they chose it to be the home of its Great Synagogue, a symbol of the emancipation achieved by Roman Jews after the abolition of the ghetto.
Getting to know this historic area of the city and visiting this stunning religious site is an unforgettable experience.
What's included
Walking tour of the Jewish quarterWalking tour of the Jewish quarter
What's Not included
Where
Rome, Italy
Meeting point:
Please meet at the Touristation Colosseum, next to Piazza Venezia. Facing the Vittorio Emanuele building, keep walking on the right side, cross the bus stop and the gardens. There is a small fountain in front of the office which is the meeting point.
What To Expect
- Discover one of Rome's most unique neighborhoods, the Jewish quarter
- Get an insight into what Roman Jewish heritage and culture is all about
- Visit the religious sites and admire the imposing facade of the Great Synagogue
From
US$ 35