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Jewish Ghetto


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #46 of 552 attractions in Rome
Traveller Description:
This historical Jewish Ghetto dates back to 1555, when Pope Paul IV restricted all Jews to a small area of the city, which was then walled in. Today,...... more » This historical Jewish Ghetto dates back to 1555, when Pope Paul IV restricted all Jews to a small area of the city, which was then walled in. Today, the ghetto has wonderful eating places with cross-cultural dishes, and a beautiful synagogue with a small museum inside. « less
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Attraction type: Neighbourhood, Historic walking area, Historic site
Activities: Dining, City walk sightseeing, Group tours/walking tour
Address: Rome
Italy

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4 of 5 stars
delaware county, pa
16 Nov 2009

My husband and I are Catholic but we have always been interested in the Jewish history. We read about the Ghetto and wanted to visit. We got a guided tour through the Synagogue museum. They have daily tours at 1:15PM during the week & I think it was 11 Euro. We had a small group, our guide was excellent and... more

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5 of 5 stars
California
2 May 2009

I downloaded Rick Steves self-guided tour and did this on my own. Very informative, mostly along the Tiber River. Area is getting trendy and there are some good restaurants. Beautiful ruins. more

29 Mar 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Michaela Pavoncello is a native Roman who will show you the Roman ghetto with a historical perspective. This is the only tour in Rome where you can learn what it is like for a group of people who have lived in the area for centuries because Pavoncello is a native. This is a very unique opportunity and educational for all... more

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5 of 5 stars
Dayton, OH
16 Mar 2009

My husband and I had been to Rome several times. The tour of the Jewish Synagogue and Ghetto as well as the tour of the Vatican gave us new insight into these places of interest. Micaela and her partner were very entertaining and very well informed. They were both a vast wealth of knowledge. At the same time if one... more

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5 of 5 stars
Dallas
14 Jul 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Micaela Pavoncello's ([--]) tour of the Jewish Ghetto in Rome was phenomenal. Full of historical details on a walking tour that took you through the old ghetto, new homes, the Great Synagogue with someone who was born and lives in the area. Wow--even recommendations for kosher restaurants at the end of the tour. more

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5 of 5 stars
Los Angeles
2 Oct 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

We highly recommend arranging a walking tour of the Jewish Ghetto which includes a visit to the Jewish Museum and Great Synogogue. Micaela Pavoncello and her company Jewish Roma provided an experience our family will remember for quite some time. Her guide, Yael was extremely knowledgable about Ghetto life and she was able to make the area come to life... more

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5 of 5 stars
Jacksonville, FL
12 Aug 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

Just returned from a cruise on the Mediterranean and one ot the highlights of the trip was a visit to the Jewish ghetto in Rome. We were advised to contact Micaela Pavoncello, a Roman, Jewish, young woman who guides you through history, as you stroll the ancient and modern streets of what was the Jewish ghetto of Rome. She truely... more

30 Jul 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

The tour of the Jewish Ghetto by Micaela Pavoncello was excellent. We got a fascinating glimpse into a side of Rome that we definitely would not have seen were it not for the tour. The guide was energetic and very interesting and offered lots of historical, cultural and anecdotal information. Highly recommended. more

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5 of 5 stars
ann arbor, michigan
30 Mar 2005
20/24 found this review helpful

My husband and I along with our friends were treated to a wonderful tour of the Jewish Ghetto in Rome. Jews have been in Rome since the time of Caesar, we learned. We also learned about the treatment of the Jewish population, and the meaning of many of the buildings and the history which we had been unfamiliar with. The... more

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4 of 5 stars
Sf Bay Area, California
1 Jul 2004
13/18 found this review helpful

Great area of the city to stay in. Feels small town in the middle of such a big city. You will still encounter the hustel and bustel, but for some reason you feel as if you are in an enclosed area. Not a spot for the uppity, but the 30's, semi-hip crowd will enjoy. more

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