{"id":7846,"date":"2015-08-25T17:17:48","date_gmt":"2015-08-25T15:17:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/walks.friday.ie\/?p=7846"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:25:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T10:25:07","slug":"the-jewish-ghetto-rome-a-visitors-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/the-jewish-ghetto-rome-a-visitors-guide","title":{"rendered":"Jewish Quarter Rome: A Visitor\u2019s Guide to the Historic Roman Ghetto"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hidden in the heart of the city, Rome&#8217;s Jewish Quarter is one of the best attractions in Rome and also one of its least-known. As the oldest Jewish community in all of Europe, this beautiful, thriving neighborhood is as central to the history of the city as it is to the Jewish faith. Follow us into the\u00a0 <strong>Jewish Quarter Rome<\/strong>\u00a0to see how Jews have shaped the Eternal City.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21899\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21899\" class=\"wp-image-21899 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1140.jpg\" alt=\"The Jewish Quarter Rome is tucked inside Trastevere, one of the most visited areas of the city of Rome. A group of people stood in a central plazza with a fountain and surrounded by old architecture and a clock tower\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1140.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1140-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21899\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Jewish Quarter is tucked inside Trastevere, one of the most visited areas of Rome.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/the-jewish-ghetto-rome-a-visitors-guide\/#What_is_the_history_of_Romes_Jewish_Quarter\" >What is the history of Rome&#8217;s Jewish Quarter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/the-jewish-ghetto-rome-a-visitors-guide\/#What_to_see_in_the_Jewish_Quarter\" >What to see in the Jewish Quarter<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/the-jewish-ghetto-rome-a-visitors-guide\/#Portico_dOttavia_the_Ancient_Library\" >Portico d\u2019Ottavia &amp; the Ancient Library<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/the-jewish-ghetto-rome-a-visitors-guide\/#Teatro_Marcello\" >Teatro Marcello<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/the-jewish-ghetto-rome-a-visitors-guide\/#The_Great_Synagogue\" >The Great Synagogue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/the-jewish-ghetto-rome-a-visitors-guide\/#Jewish_Museum_of_Rome\" >Jewish Museum of Rome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/the-jewish-ghetto-rome-a-visitors-guide\/#La_Bocca_della_Verita\" >La Bocca della Verit\u00e0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/the-jewish-ghetto-rome-a-visitors-guide\/#The_Fontane_delle_Tartarughe\" >The Fontane delle Tartarughe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/the-jewish-ghetto-rome-a-visitors-guide\/#%E2%80%A6_And_maybe_even_a_church\" >\u2026. And maybe even a church<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/the-jewish-ghetto-rome-a-visitors-guide\/#The_best_food_in_the_Jewish_Quarter\" >The best food in the Jewish Quarter<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/the-jewish-ghetto-rome-a-visitors-guide\/#Trastevere_Historic_Center_Food_Tour\" >Trastevere &amp; Historic Center Food Tour<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/the-jewish-ghetto-rome-a-visitors-guide\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_Jewish_Quarter_Rome\" >FAQs &#8211; Jewish Quarter Rome<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/the-jewish-ghetto-rome-a-visitors-guide\/#What_is_the_Jewish_Quarter_Rome\" >What is the Jewish Quarter Rome?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/the-jewish-ghetto-rome-a-visitors-guide\/#Where_in_Rome_is_the_Jewish_Quarter\" >Where in Rome is the Jewish Quarter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/the-jewish-ghetto-rome-a-visitors-guide\/#Why_is_it_sometimes_called_the_%E2%80%9CJewish_ghetto%E2%80%9D\" >Why is it sometimes called the &#8220;Jewish ghetto&#8221;?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/the-jewish-ghetto-rome-a-visitors-guide\/#Is_the_Jewish_ghetto_in_Rome_safe\" >Is the Jewish ghetto in Rome safe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/the-jewish-ghetto-rome-a-visitors-guide\/#What_is_a_trapizzino\" >*What is a trapizzino?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2105\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_history_of_Romes_Jewish_Quarter\"><\/span>What is the history of Rome&#8217;s Jewish Quarter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"293\">Rome\u2019s Jewish Quarter, established in 1555 in the Rione Sant\u2019Angelo near the Tiber River, was outlined by a Papal Bull enforcing discriminatory laws, including restrictions on professions. Selling fish, one of the few permitted jobs, still lends its name to streets near the old fish market.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"682\">Originally a walled, overcrowded ghetto on malarial, flood-prone land, life was harsh until the walls were removed in 1888. Despite challenges, Jewish culture thrived. However, the Quarter endured tragedy during WWII when, after raising a gold ransom to avoid deportation, Nazi forces raided the neighborhood on October 16, 1943, deporting 1,000\u20132,000 people, of whom only 16 survived.<\/p>\n<p>Today, the area is a dynamic mix of Jewish heritage and Roman architecture, featuring landmarks like the Portico d\u2019Ottavia, historic synagogues, churches and celebrated restaurants. Once a place of hardship, it now stands as a testament to perseverance and cultural vibrancy.<\/p>\n<p>An important note about this neighborhood&#8217;s history: This area in Rome where the Jewish community has lived for a long time is traditionally referred to as the &#8220;Jewish Ghetto&#8221; because of its history. But now, many prefer to call it the &#8220;Jewish Quarter&#8221; to be more respectful.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_in_the_Jewish_Quarter\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\">What<strong> to see in the Jewish Quarter<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"43\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portico_dOttavia_the_Ancient_Library\"><\/span>Portico d\u2019Ottavia &amp; the Ancient Library<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"731\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">One of the most striking landmarks in the Jewish Quarter is the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Portico d\u2019Ottavia<\/span><\/span>, an ancient complex originally built by <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Augustus<\/span><\/span> and dedicated to his sister Octavia. Dating back to the 1st century BC, it once served as a grand entrance to temples and public spaces, including an important library known as the Library of Marcellus.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"731\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">This library housed Greek and Latin texts, making it a key cultural hub in ancient Rome. Today, the remains of the portico, standing below modern street level, offer a powerful glimpse into the layered history of the area, where ancient Roman life, Jewish heritage, and everyday modern Rome all intersect.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teatro_Marcello\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Teatro Marcello<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Named after Marcus Marcellus, Emperor Augustus&#8217;s nephew, who died five years before its completion, the Teatro was begun by Julius Caesar and completed by Augustus in 13 BC. It\u2019s also known as the Jewish Coliseum for its resemblance to the <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/rome\/roman-colosseum-facts\">original Colosseum<\/a>. This ancient, open-air theater once held\u00a0approximately 11,000 to 20,000 spectators, and the seats filled for acting, dancing or singing performances. Located in the Rione of Sant\u2019Angelo, today it still holds different shows throughout the summer. Look up to the top floors to see swanky apartments that command beautiful views of the city center and are occupied by some of the city&#8217;s oldest Jewish families.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7848\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/6302990699_29b4e32ee0_z.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7848\" class=\"wp-image-7848\" src=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/6302990699_29b4e32ee0_z.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by Herb Neufeld\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7848\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The top portion of the old amphitheater has been divided into apartments. Photo: Herb Neufeld<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Great_Synagogue\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Great Synagogue<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Great Synagogue of Rome, or the <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.romaebraica.it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tempio Maggiore di Roma<\/a> in Italian, is the largest synagogue in all of Rome and possibly all of Italy. This impressive building is pretty new by Roman standards. After people of Jewish faith were granted citizenship during Italian unification in 1870, the original ghetto synagogue was torn down and plans for the Great Synagogue began. The cornerstone was laid in 1901 and the Synagogue was officially completed in 1904, a veritable baby in the Roman skyline.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jewish_Museum_of_Rome\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Jewish Museum of Rome<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"museoebraico.roma.it\">The Jewish Museum<\/a> is located in the Great Synagogue. Opened underneath the Great Synagogue in 1960, it displays silverware and textiles, parchments and marble carvings from the collections of the Jewish Community of Rome. It tells the history of the Jews and the Jewish Quarter in Rome. Begin your explorations of the neighborhood here to get some context under your belt. A museum visit also includes entrance to the Great Synagogue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Bocca_della_Verita\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">La Bocca della Verit\u00e0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Mouth of Truth, or <em>Bocca della Verita<\/em>, is the image of a man\u2019s face carved in marble. Located in the entrance of the Santa Maria in Cosmedin Church since the 17th century, the sculpture is thought to be from the first century. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Though we know that it&#8217;s not connected to Judaism or Rome&#8217;s Jewish Quarter, legends of its origins range from being a part of an ancient fountain, to a church, to a manhole cover, but the strangest part of all is its powers as a lie detector. As far back as the Middle Ages, Romans believed that if you told a lie with your hand in the sculpture\u2019s mouth, your hand would be bitten off!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7851\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/2756568782_137b5e3e46_z.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7851\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7851\" src=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/2756568782_137b5e3e46_z.jpg\" alt=\"Liars need not take pose for a photo. Photo by Javier de la Rosa\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7851\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Liars better be careful posing for a photo! Photo by Javier de la Rosa<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Fontane_delle_Tartarughe\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Fontane delle Tartarughe<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Turtle Fountain is a late Renaissance fountain in the Rione Sant\u2019Angelo. Though it might have been called the Dolphin Fountain, as it once had dolphins where the turtles now sit, they were removed because of low water pressure, and the turtles were added to make the fountain seem complete. Originally built as a drinking fountain, the water was sourced from the Acqua Vergine, one of Rome\u2019s first aqueducts \u2013 a big deal for sixth-century Romans!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6_And_maybe_even_a_church\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2026. And maybe even a church<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Somewhat surprisingly all things considered, there are more than 15 churches in the small area that comprises Rome&#8217;s Jewish Quarter. Some of the most famous are Chiesa di Santa Maria del Pianto, Chiesa di San Tommaso ai Cenci, Chiesa di Santa Caterina dei Funari, and Chiesa di San Stanislao dei Polacchi.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Want to see even more churches around the city? Here&#8217;s our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/the-most-jaw-dropping-churches-in-rome-that-arent-called-st-peters-a-pilgrimage-to-rome-guide\">can&#8217;t-miss churches in Rome<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7850\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/11480240_dba903f2f7_z.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7850\" class=\"wp-image-7850\" src=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/11480240_dba903f2f7_z.jpg\" alt=\"The old Jewish Ghetto is a mosaic of ancient gem with the nuances of the modern day. Photo by Anthony Majanlahti\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7850\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The old Jewish Quarter is a mosaic of ancient gems with nuances of the modern day. Photo by Anthony Majanlahti<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1404\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_food_in_the_Jewish_Quarter\"><\/span>The<strong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1402\"> best food in the Jewish Quarter<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"141\">The Jewish Quarter Rome is renowned for its Roman-Jewish cuisine, offering must-try specialties like:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"319\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"202\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"202\"><strong data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"168\">Carciofi alla Giudia<\/strong> (Jewish-style fried artichokes)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"284\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"284\"><strong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"223\">Fiori di Zucca<\/strong> (fried zucchini flowers stuffed with cheese and anchovies)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"319\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"319\"><strong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"298\">Baccal\u00e0<\/strong> (fried cod fillet)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If mention of these famous dishes has made your mouth water, then check out the details of some more of the delicious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/why-jewish-food-needs-to-be-on-your-list-of-what-to-eat-in-rome\">Jewish Food in Rome <\/a>that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/why-jewish-food-needs-to-be-on-your-list-of-what-to-eat-in-rome\">y<\/a>ou must try when you come to visit.<\/p>\n<p>Popular restaurants to enjoy these iconic dishes include <strong data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1735\">Nonna Betta, Ba\u2019 Ghetto, and Renato al Ghetto, <\/strong>which you can find as you wander. Or for a top way to explore the area&#8217;s culinary heritage, why not join the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/rome-tours\/rome-food-tour\/\">Trastevere &amp; Historic Center VIP Food Tour<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22695\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22695\" class=\"wp-image-22695 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/artichoke.jpg\" alt=\"A woman holding a roasted artichoke known as carciofi alla giud\u00eca in Italian.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/artichoke.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/artichoke-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22695\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The mouth-watering carciofi alla giud\u00eca will definitely make a great dinner.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"731\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trastevere_Historic_Center_Food_Tour\"><\/span>Trastevere &amp; Historic Center Food Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"921\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"5664\">If you are curious to learn more about the area, t<\/span>his 3.5-hour food tour takes you through the Jewish Quarter and historic center, offering 8 tastings and 3 drinks across 6 local businesses, enough for a full dinner. Highlights include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1165\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"972\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"972\">Crispy fried artichokes from a local takeaway.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1030\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1030\">Rustic sweet bites from a 200-year-old kosher bakery.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1070\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1070\">Freshly fried cod paired with wine.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1122\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1122\">Craft beer and regional cold cuts at a top bar.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1165\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1165\">A savory <strong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1148\">trapizzino*<\/strong> in Trastevere.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1345\">The tour ends with a private rooftop experience in Trastevere, where you\u2019ll mix your own spritz while enjoying breathtaking views of the Roman skyline and St. Peter&#8217;s Basilica.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21889\" style=\"width: 887px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21889\" class=\"wp-image-21889\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_2240.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people at a table smiling while cheering wine glasses while on a tour of Rome.\" width=\"877\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_2240.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_2240-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 877px) 100vw, 877px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21889\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Raising our glasses to incredible moments in Rome.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_%E2%80%93_Jewish_Quarter_Rome\"><\/span>FAQs &#8211; Jewish Quarter Rome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"255\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Jewish_Quarter_Rome\"><\/span>What is the Jewish Quarter Rome?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"499\">The Jewish Quarter Rome, also known as the Jewish Ghetto, is one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world, dating back to 1555. It is a historic neighborhood filled with cultural landmarks, synagogues, and authentic kosher restaurants.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1794\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_in_Rome_is_the_Jewish_Quarter\"><\/span>Where in Rome is the Jewish Quarter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1929\">The Jewish Quarter is centrally located, just a short walk from Piazza Venezia or Campo de&#8217; Fiori. Public transport options include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"2045\">\n<li data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1980\"><strong data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1940\">Bus:<\/strong> Routes 40, 46, 62, or 64 stop nearby.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2045\"><strong data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"1992\">Tram:<\/strong> Line 8 stops at Piazza Cairoli, a short walk away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1072\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_sometimes_called_the_%E2%80%9CJewish_ghetto%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Why is it sometimes called the &#8220;Jewish ghetto&#8221;?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1336\">The term &#8220;ghetto&#8221; originates from the 16th century when Pope Paul IV confined the Jewish population to this small area, restricting their rights. Today, it is a vibrant and celebrated part of Rome, often referred to as the <strong data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1314\">Jewish Quarter<\/strong> rather than &#8220;ghetto.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1336\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Jewish_ghetto_in_Rome_safe\"><\/span>Is the Jewish ghetto in Rome safe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"365\">Yes, the Jewish Ghetto in Rome is considered a very safe area to visit, both during the day and in the evening. Located near the historic center, close to landmarks like <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Tiber River<\/span><\/span> and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Piazza Venezia<\/span><\/span>, it\u2019s a lively neighborhood known for its welcoming atmosphere, excellent restaurants, and rich cultural heritage.\u00a0Like anywhere in a major city, it\u2019s always wise to keep an eye on your belongings and stay aware of your surroundings, especially in busier areas. But overall, visitors can explore the Jewish Quarter with confidence, wandering its charming streets, visiting the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Great Synagogue of Rome<\/span><\/span>, and enjoying its unique history without concern.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"365\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_trapizzino\"><\/span>*What is a <strong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1148\">trapizzino?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A trapizzino is a popular Roman street food that is a portmanteu or blend of <em data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"112\">tramezzino<\/em> (a triangular sandwich) and <em data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"148\">pizza.<\/em>\u00a0Invented by <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Stefano Callegari in 2008<\/span><\/span>, it\u2019s made from soft, airy pizza dough shaped into a triangular pocket and filled with classic Roman dishes like meatballs in tomato sauce, or eggplant parmigiana. Easy to eat on the go, it\u2019s a favorite among locals and a must-try for visitors wanting to sample traditional flavors in a modern way.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_0778.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_0778.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_0778-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_0778-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\n<p><strong>Curious to experience this neighborhood beyond the guidebooks? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/rome-tours\/rome-food-tour\/\">Trastevere &amp; Historic Center Food Tour<\/a><\/strong> and dive into the flavors and stories that define Rome\u2019s Jewish Quarter. Taste iconic dishes with Roman-Jewish roots, like crispy fried artichokes and perfectly battered cod, while exploring the streets where this rich culinary tradition was born. It\u2019s the perfect way to connect history, culture, and cuisine in one unforgettable evening.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We hope to see you in Rome!<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7980\" src=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Copy-of-10-BEAUTOF.jpg\" alt=\"The old jewish ghetto is one of Rome's coolest neighborhoods. Find out its incredible history and why you should come visit it!\" width=\"620\" height=\"775\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7981\" src=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Add-subtitle-text-1-410x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Rome's old Jewish ghetto is one of the city's greatest but least known neighborhoods. Find out what makes it so special and how to see it!\" width=\"410\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hidden in the heart of the city, Rome&#8217;s Jewish Quarter is one of the best attractions in Rome and also one of its least-known. As the oldest Jewish community in all of Europe, this beautiful, thriving neighborhood is as central to the history of the city as it is to the Jewish faith. 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