The Jewish District and Trastevere Walking Private tour

The Rome Jewish Community is the oldest in the western world: it dates back to the 2nd century B. C. Shortly after Rome became the Capital of Italy, the old ghetto was dismantled and the Jewish people were granted citizenship. Between 1901 and 1904 a monumental temple, the Great Synagogue, was built to celebrate the event, and it is still the main Jewish temple in Rome. The district is a landmark for the Jewish people with shops and kosher restaurants. We cross the Fabricio bridge (62 B. C. ), the oldest bridge left in Rome, and we reach the Tiber island and Trastevere. The district developed as an area for merchants, sailors and foreigners. Trastevere looks like a maze of narrow, winding streets. It maintains its old character: cobbled streets lined by ancient houses, artisan workshops; medieval churches with mosaics and hidden treasures. I was born and grew up in Rome, a true local, I can reveal to you all the most picturesque and secrets anecdotes of these magnificent neighborhoods.