Rome’s Jewish Ghetto between history and tradition

This tour will take the visitor to some of the most evocative corners of the Jewish Ghetto, to discover the history of its monuments and to experience one of the most symbolic places in Rome, ending the experience with a tasting of typical sweets of the Jewish-Roman culinary tradition prepared by a historical pastry shop.

From the Fountain of the Turtles to the Portico of Octavia

During our walk we will discover the curious story of the origin of the Fountain of the Turtles and lose ourselves in the charm of the Octavian Portico, symbol of the district and witness to the change of the neighbourhood over the centuries.

From the Synagogue to the Church of Santa Maria del Pianto

From the Great Synagogue, the heart of the Ghetto, we will head towards Piazza delle Cinque Scole, a place full of emotions linked to the tragedy of the past and the almost enchanted atmosphere of the remains of ancient Rome, until we reach the Church of Santa Maria del Pianto, to understand the origins of its particular name.

The visit will end with a cake tasting surrounded by the unique atmosphere of this corner of Rome.

A journey through Mysterious Rome that aims to entertain with ghost stories and at the same time arouse curiosity with anecdotes and curiosities of our city!

Beatrice Cenci and Ponte Square

Our walk will start from Castel Sant’Angelo and its marvellous bridge, in front of which “exemplary executions” took place. It is no coincidence that we will delve into the story of Rome’s most famous ghost, the young Beatrice Cenci, who was beheaded in 1599 on this very spot.

Piazza Navona and its ghosts

Next, we will head to Piazza Navona, the ideal place to discover the stories of two other women: Olimpia Maidalchini and Costanza Conti de Cupis. Their ghosts are said to haunt this very area, in the gloom of the stately palaces and inside the carriages of fire.

Campo de Fiori

We will end our walk in the streets surrounding Campo De Fiori to talk about the execution of Giordano Bruno and the curious story of Giuseppe Balsamo, known as the Count of Cagliostro, but also of his wife Lorenza Feliciani, whose ghost still haunts the alley of the grottoes!