The area of the Ghetto is the heart of the oldest Jewish community out of Israel, dating back to the second century B.C. and the best example of historical continuity in Rome. In the Roman age religious discrimination was inconceivable, but this started in the Middle Ages and led finally to segregation in 1555 under Pope Paul IV. The tour will reveal the original settlement in the area of Trastevere across the river and how the Tiberine Island, a healing place in the pagan and Christian era, hosted as well a Jewish hospital still active nowadays.

You will then cross the river and get to the area called the “Ghetto”, surrounded by walls and closed by gates. There lived until 1870 more than 5000 jews in miserable housings covering the ruins of a majestic square, the Porticus of Octavia, and the gigantic Theatre of Marcellus. Augustus inaugurated the 12,000-seats monument in 17 B.C. but in the Middle Ages, it turned into a massive castle.
You will have the opportunity to visit the modern Synagogue and its Museum where local guides or audioguides will illustrate the story of Rome’s Jewish community and its tragic destiny of persecution during the Second World War. The tour will end in the fascinating Mattei square by the wonderful fountain of the Turtles, a Renaissance masterpiece of Giacomo Della Porta completed by Bernini.
Sites visited: Vicolo dell’Atleta, Tiberine Island, Jewish Ghetto, Porticus of Octavia, Theatre of Marcellus (outside), Synagogue Museum (inside), Mattei square.

Included

– Expert, fluent English-speaking guides
– Headsets for groups of six or more people

Excluded

Food or drinks, tips, transportation.

Notes

This is a private tour – Groups size max 15 pax

Price

From: €65.00

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