Hop-on-hop bus tours are designed in a way that you can witness all the major landmarks of Rome with ease. You can hop off at any of the stops to uncover the secrets of the city. See the stunning points of the city on this tour. A walking tour with hop on hop off bus tour is a magical way to explore the Eternal city.
The city is generous and great with lots of historical treasures. Rome is home to the popular Colosseum, Vatican City, Sistine Chapel and Castel Sant’ Angelo, Circus Maximus - Mouth of Truth, Spanish Steps, Piazza Venezia, Piazza Barberini, and Trevi Fountain.
A walking tour of the Jewish Ghetto will give you chance to discover the marks of Imperial Rome like the Portico of Octavia or Theatre of Marcellus. From the ancient to modern period backtrack the history of Jewish people in Rome. Do not forget the Holocaust victims. Witness the concrete cubes with a brass plate “stumbling stones” which are a testimony.
The itinerary of the guided walking tour allows you to explore the Jewish Ghetto along with a hop-on hop-off bus tour. The top things to see are:
Teatro Marcello: This is similar to the spectacular Colosseum but has a semicircular structure and smaller size. A small theater is thus known as the Small Colosseum.
Portico d’Ottavia: This monument has contributed a lot in creating expressive views of the ghetto but only entrances are preserved. During Middle Ages, this was used as a fish market.
Synagogue: Inaugurated in 1904, this a religious center of the Jewish community of Rome. The ghetto was abolished after Italy’s unification and reconstruction were done.
The synagogue comprises of alluring Museum of the Jewish Community where you can witness the worship objects of the Jewish Community along with silverware and textiles that were used to adorn the ancient synagogues.
Via del Portico d' Ottavia: This is now the main street of the district. It was a meeting place and a reference point for the Jewish community of Rome.
Piazza Mattei: Appreciate a glimpse of the Renaissance era in an eccentric square. Here you can see the popular Turtle fountain.
Turtle Fountain: At the end of the 16th century, this fountain was built. Bernini made the turtles in 1658. Duke Mattei ordered to make this spectacular fountain in one day.
Palazzo Manili: This building preserves the past identity and was restored in 1468 by a rich citizen to celebrate the ancient Romans.
Piazza delle Cinque Scole: This square had five religious buildings earlier. It is linked to the painful history of the Jewish people.
Piazza dei Cenci: You can see the beautiful building complex from this square. It is believed that Beatrice Cenci lived there.
Ponte Fabricio: Built in 62 BC, this bridge connects the Tiber’s left bank to the center of the Jewish community and Tiber Island.
