Jewish Rome: the Ghetto, the Synagogue and the Table
A half-day walk through the oldest Jewish quarter in Europe
Six stops, one afternoon: the Portico d'Ottavia, the Great Synagogue's dome, the stumbling stones underfoot, the square where the 16 October 1943 deportation happened, a fountain to catch your breath, and the dish that closes the story. €12 for 30 days, on your phone.
One walk, one thread
This is the deep, single-thread version of the Ghetto — not a general Rome overview, not Trastevere across the river, and not a restaurant guide. Six stops, in the order your feet take you, each with the full interpretive story and something specific to look for.
If this quarter is why you came to Rome, this is built for that. If you want the wider city first, start with one of our itineraries.
Six stops, in order
- 1
The Portico d'Ottavia
An ancient gateway that became Rome’s fish market, restored in 2017 — Rome built on Rome.
- 2
The stumbling stones
Brass plaques underfoot on Via del Portico d’Ottavia, each naming someone who lived there before the sixteenth of October 1943.
- 3
The Great Synagogue and its dome
A square aluminium dome on the river embankment, built deliberately unlike any church dome in Rome.
- 4
Largo 16 Ottobre 1943
The square where Rome’s Jewish community was rounded up before dawn — told at the place it happened.
- 5
Piazza Mattei and the Turtle Fountain
A breather at the Ghetto’s edge, and one of Rome’s most photographed small fountains.
- 6
The Ghetto kitchen
Carciofi alla giudia and a frying tradition that’s been cooked on this street for generations.
What you'll see on the walk
How it works
- 1
Create a free account
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- 2
Buy the guide — €12
One-time payment. No subscription.
- 3
Walk it within 30 days
Follow the six stops in order, at your own pace, on your phone, any time in your 30 days of access.
At a glance
6
stops, in order
3–4 hrs
including a stop to eat
€12
one-time payment
30 days
access from purchase
Questions
Is this a guided tour?
No — it’s a self-guided walk you follow at your own pace on your phone, not a live or audio-narrated tour.
What do I actually get?
Six stops through Rome’s Jewish Ghetto, each with the full interpretive story and something specific to look for, from the Portico d’Ottavia to the Ghetto’s own kitchen tradition. About 3–4 hours, including a stop to eat.
How much does it cost, and is it a subscription?
€12, a one-time payment. No subscription, no recurring charge.
How long do I have access?
30 days from the day you buy it.
Do I need to download an app?
No. It opens in your phone’s browser once you’re signed in — there’s nothing to install.
Does this overlap with your free church guide?
No. How to Read a Roman Church is a separate free guide about churches generally; this one is a single walk through the Jewish Ghetto.
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€12, one-time payment. 30 days of access on your phone once you buy.