Roma Trip Overview
When you think of Rome’s history and its great empire, you can’t help but think that this wonderful city is the epitome of history itself.
Of the old homes where thousands of Jews were isolated for centuries, almost nothing remains today. Yet, as you walk through the alleys of the ghetto, full of monuments, buildings, streets and in the eyes of some of the descendants, that inheritance will still send you vibes.
Visit one of Rome’s most fascinating neighbourhoods with us and discover the history of one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world. Walk with our guide through the alleys of the Ghetto and discover traces of Imperial Rome such as the Theatre of Marcellus or Portico of Octavia. We will retrace the history of the Jewish people in the city of Rome, from ancient to modern times, without ever forgetting the victims of the Holocaust, of which the “stumbling stones” (concrete cubes bearing a brass plate) fixed into the floor are a tangible testimony.
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Roma, Lazio, Italy
When you think of Rome’s history and its great empire, you can’t help but think that this wonderful city is the epitome of history itself.
Of the old homes where thousands of Jews were isolated for centuries, almost nothing remains today. Yet, as you walk through the alleys of the ghetto, full of monuments, buildings, streets and in the eyes of some of the descendants, that inheritance will still send you vibes.
Visit one of Rome’s most fascinating neighbourhoods with us and discover the history of one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world. Walk with our guide through the alleys of the Ghetto and discover traces of Imperial Rome such as the Theatre of Marcellus or Portico of Octavia. We will retrace the history of the Jewish people in the city of Rome, from ancient to modern times, without ever forgetting the victims of the Holocaust, of which the “stumbling stones” (concrete cubes bearing a brass plate) fixed into the floor are a tangible testimony.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Teatro di Marcello, Via Del Teatro De Marcello, Rome Italy
The Theatre of Marcellus is an ancient open-air theatre in Rome, Italy, built in the closing years of the Roman Republic. At the theatre, locals and visitors alike were able to watch performances of drama and song.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Via Portico d’Ottavia, Via del Portico d’Ottavia 29 Sant’Angelo (Ghetto), 00186 Rome Italy
The Porticus Octaviae is an ancient structure in Rome. The colonnaded walks of the portico enclosed the temples of Jupiter Stator and Juno Regina, as well as a library. The structure was used as a fish market from the medieval period, and up to the end of 19th century.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tempio Maggiore di Roma, Lungotevere de’ Cenci, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
The Great Synagogue of Rome is the largest synagogue in Rome.
The present Synagogue was constructed shortly after the unification of Italy in 1870, when the Kingdom of Italy captured Rome and the Papal States ceased to exist. The Roman Ghetto was demolished and the Jews were granted citizenship.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Mattei, Rome Italy
This piazza features the beautiful Fontana delle Tartarughe, a fountain of the late Italian Renaissance.
It was built between 1580 and 1588 by the architect Giacomo della Porta and the sculptor Taddeo Landini.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Fontana di Piazza delle Cinque Scole, Piazza Delle Cinque Scole, 00185 Rome Italy
The Fontana del Pianto is a monumental fountain located in the Piazza delle Cinque Scole.
The fountain presently takes its name from the church of Santa Maria del Pianto, whose southern entrance is located a few yards north.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pont Fabricius, Rome Italy
The Pons Fabricius is the oldest Roman bridge in Rome, still existing in its original state.
Built in 62 BC, it spans half of the Tiber River, from the Campus Martius on the east side to Tiber Island in the middle.
Also known as Ponte de’ Quattro Capi (“four heads”), for the two marble pillars of the two-faced Janus herms on the parapet, which were moved here from the nearby Church of St Gregory in the 14th century.
Duration: 10 minutes
