Jewish Ghetto (Portico d'Ottavia district)
Jewish Heritage
Rome, Italy
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Rome's historic Jewish quarter, a papal-mandated ghetto from 1555 until 1888 - today the heart of community life, with kosher restaurants and groceries around Via del Portico d'Ottavia and the Turtle Fountain square. Combine a walk through the quarter with a meal at one of the kosher restaurants.
Address
Via del Portico d'Ottavia, 00186 Roma
Recommended visit length
1-2 hours
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Combine a walk through the quarter with a meal at one of the kosher restaurants
Last updated: 2026-10-04
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