The Roman Ghetto, established in 1555 in Rome, Italy, was a walled quarter where Jews were forced to live under strict restrictions imposed by the papacy. Life in the ghetto was tough, with Jews facing poverty, limited job opportunities, and humiliating treatment when outside the walls. Over time, the ghetto became overcrowded and unsanitary, leading to disease outbreaks. The ghetto was finally abolished in 1870 after centuries of hardship, and the walls were torn down in 1888. Today, the area is home to the Great Synagogue of Rome and serves as a reminder of this dark chapter in history.

The reverence and awe the history and culture you encounter here in this tiny quadrant of Rome, is palpable and very educational, great for awareness as I going into Rome did not know this existed. There is also a large population of jewish people that reside here, and so the shops, restaurants, and experiences here are all kosher, and the food is very delicious!

It reminds us of a small section of ethnic culture similar to a Chinatown. very neat!