Great Synagogue of Rome & Jewish Museum
The Great Synagogue of Rome was erected in 1904 in the Rome Jewish Ghetto. The monumental building features an Assyrian-Babylonian style, work of the great architects Armanni and Costa. The synagogue is dedicated to worship activities and it can be visited only through the Jewish Museum during guided tours available in different languages. Keep reading for visiting hours, tickets and guided tour information.
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Attraction Overview
 Opening Hours: Sunday-Friday: 10.00am - 5.00pm (last admission at 4.15pm) |
 Best Time To Visit: 10.00am or 4.00pm |
 Tickets: Needed |
 Accessibility: Accessible |
How to Visit
1PLAN YOUR VISIT IN ADVANCE
– Reservation to visit the Synagogue and the Jewish Museum is required in advance calling +39 06 68400661 or writing to mer@museoebraico.roma.it
2CHECK IN ADVANCE THE BEST TIME VISIT
– Springtime and Summertime: 10.00am or 4.00pm;
– Fall and Wintertime: from 10.00am to 2.00pm;
3WEAR COMFORTABLE FOOTWEAR
– Summertime: sneakers, sun cream and a hat;
– Wintertime: sneakers, umbrella and raincoat
OPENING HOURS
Closed:
Saturday, Jewish holidays
Calendar 2017: March 12 / April 10-11-12 / April 16 (closed from 1.00pm) / April 17-18 / May 2 (Yom Ha’azmaut) / May 30 (closed from 1.00pm) / May 31 / June 1 / July 31 (closed from 1.00pm) / August 1 / September 20-21-29-30 / October 4-5-11-12-13
Visiting Hours:
Sunday-Friday: 10.00am – 5.00pm (last admission at 4.15pm)
TICKETS INFO
Tickets include the guided tour to the Great Synagogue and an audio guide tour in English, French, Spanish, German and Hebrew.
Adults: € 11,00
Students: € 5,00
Groups (min 20 persons): € 70,00 + € 8,00 each
Student Groups: € 50,00 + € 5,00 per student
Free of charge: children under 10 years of age, disabled visitors.
PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS
The private tour is available in Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Hebrew for single visitors and groups (max. 40 pers.); the tour will be 1,30 hour long.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION REQUEST?
Reservation is required in advance calling +39 06 68400661 or writing to mer@museoebraico.roma.it
ACCESSIBILITY
Wheelchair Accessibility Service:
The Synagogue and the Museum are both accessible
Call Center:
+39 06 68400661
Sunday-Friday: 10.00am – 5.00pm
How to Reach
1FROM THE CITY CENTER TO MAIN SYNAGOGUE
Bus Lines (Stop “Piazza Monte Savello”):
2363280N8N10
Address:
Lungotevere de’ Cenci, 00186 Rome, Italy
Get directions from Google Maps
Great Synagogue of Rome
Great Synagogue Historical Facts
The synagogue features a squared base and is topped by huge aluminium-coated pavilion dome with an Assyrian-Babylonian style. It is made by two floors, one underground and the other at the street level. The actual temple stands right there, featuring a central nave and two smaller lateral naves. At the end of the central nave there’s the Major Aron and the Torah. Read More…
Great Synagogue FAQ
Can I visit the Synagogue on my own or with a private guide?
No, you cannot visit the Synagogue on your own or with a private tour guide of your choice. Private tours of the Synagogue and the Jewish Museums are available and must be arranged directly with the Jewish Museum Office by phone or via email.
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