Jewish Ghetto and Synagogue Tour

Explore the rich history of the Jewish Museum of Rome Great Synagogue, opened in 1960 to showcase the Jewish Community’s collection, featuring 17th and 18th-century Roman silversmiths’ works, European textiles, and rescued marble carvings. Following its reopening in 2005, the museum offers a captivating display, emphasizing over 2000 years of Jewish history in Rome, highlighting artifacts, documents, and a didactic itinerary illustrating the Jews’ relationship with the city and their cultural traditions.

Delve into the 600-square-meter exhibition space, unveiling the traditions, religion, and history of the Roman Jewry, one of the world’s oldest Jewish communities. The museum presents a remarkable collection from the Ghetto years (1555-1870), including 400 silver objects, 900 textiles, 100 marble pieces, and documents. The tour concludes with a visit to the garden, featuring the Gallery of the Ancient Marbles, and the Two Synagogues, including the Great Synagogue and the Spanish Synagogue.

Immerse yourself in the cultural richness of this unique museum, offering insight into the enduring legacy of the Jewish community in Rome, blending tradition, religion, and historical artifacts within its captivating exhibition spaces and serene garden.

• Rome Great Synagogue

• Portico D'Ottavia

• Teatro Marcello

• Foro Olitorio

• Isola Tiberina