• Teatro di Marcello - Theatre of Marcellus (exterior)
  The Theatre of Marcellus (Latin: Theatrum Marcelli, Italian: Teatro di Marcello) is a historic open-air theatre in Rome, Italy, constructed during the final years of the Roman Republic. It served as a venue for locals and tourists to enjoy dramatic and musical performances. Today, its ancient structure in the Sant’Angelo district of Rome remains a popular attraction for visitors. The site was cleared by Julius Caesar, who was assassinated before construction began; by 17 BC, the theatre was sufficiently advanced to host part of the ludi saeculares celebrations. It was completed in 13 BC and officially inaugurated in 12 BC by Augustus, named in honor of his nephew Marcus Claudius Marcellus, who passed away in 23 BC.
• Piazza Mattei - Piazza Mattei
  At the heart of this charming square stands one of Rome’s most exquisite fountains: the Fountain of Turtles, crafted in the latter half of the 16th century, designed by Giacomo Della Porta, and adorned with bronze sculptures by Taddeo Landini. At the center of the ground-level basin, a decorated pedestal supports four African marble shells receiving water from dolphins, with four Ephebians poised to push four turtles towards the basin’s edge.

The turtles, likely added by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1658 during a restoration under Pope Alexander VII Chigi (1655-1667), have been subject to thefts in 1906, 1944, and more recently in 1981. The turtles currently on display are replicas, with three of the original specimens preserved in the Capitoline Museums.

• Ghetto Ebraico - Portico di Ottavia
  The Porticus Octaviae (Portico of Octavia; Italian: Portico di Ottavia) is an ancient Roman structure. The portico’s colonnaded walkways enclosed the temples of Jupiter Stator and Juno Regina, along with a library. From the medieval period until the late 19th century, the structure functioned as a fish market.
• Ghetto Ebraico - Synagogue (exterior)
  Designed by Vincenzo Costa and Osvaldo Armanni, the synagogue was constructed between 1901 and 1904 along the Tiber River, overlooking the former ghetto. It features architectural elements from Assyrian-Babylonian, Egyptian, and Greco-Roman styles. The synagogue’s interior is richly adorned in the Art Nouveau style.
• Ponte Rotto - Ponte Rotto
  Commonly referred to as Ponte Rotto (Broken Bridge), the grand arch with its romantic and poetic appearance rising from the Tiber’s waters near Tiber Island is actually the remains of the ancient Pons Aemilius. Originally built of wood in the 2nd century BC, it was reconstructed in stone a century later.
• Pont Fabricius - Ponte Fabricio
  The Pons Fabricius (Italian: Ponte Fabricio, “Fabrician Bridge”) or Ponte dei Quattro Capi, is the oldest Roman bridge in Rome, Italy, still in its original form. Built in 62 BC, it spans half of the Tiber River, connecting the Campus Martius on the east to Tiber Island in the middle (the Pons Cestius is west of the island). Quattro Capi (“four heads”) refers to the two marble pillars of the two-faced Janus herms on the parapet, relocated here from the nearby Church of St Gregory (Monte Savello) in the 14th century.
• Isola Tiberina - Tiber Island
  The Tiber Island (Italian: Isola Tiberina, Latin: Insula Tiberina) is the only river island in the section of the Tiber that flows through Rome. Tiber Island is situated in the southern curve of the Tiber.

The island is boat-shaped, approximately 270 meters (890 feet) long and 67 meters (220 feet) wide, and has been connected by bridges to both riverbanks since ancient times. As the site of the ancient temple of Asclepius and later a hospital, the island is associated with medicine and healing. The Fatebenefratelli Hospital, founded in the 16th century, and the San Bartolomeo all’Isola, dating from the 10th century, are located on the island.

• Trastevere - Trastevere District
  Trastevere (Italian pronunciation: [trasˈteːvere]) is the 13th district of Rome, identified by the initials R. XIII and located within Municipio I. Its name derives from the Latin trans Tiberim, meaning ‘beyond the Tiber’.
  Its coat of arms features a golden lion’s head on a red background, though its significance is uncertain.
• Piazza in Piscinula - Piazza in Piscinula
  Piazza in Piscinula is a place of particular interest, now serving as a convenient parking area amidst the tranquility of this part of Trastevere. Medieval structures, the Case Mattei, gently flank the piazza, and the Church of San Benedetto in Piscinula invites passersby with its charming smallness. The name Piscinula is reminiscent of the Latin and Italian word piscina, though the origin of the square’s name is not widely known.
• Santa Cecilia in Trastevere - Santa Cecilia Church
  Santa Cecilia in Trastevere is a 5th-century church in Rome, Italy, located in the Trastevere district, dedicated to the Roman martyr Saint Cecilia (early 3rd century AD).
  The first church on this site was likely founded in the 3rd century by Pope Urban I; it was dedicated to the young Roman woman Cecilia, who was martyred, according to tradition, under Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander (A.D. 222–235).
• Santa Maria in Trastevere - Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere
  The Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere (Italian: Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere; English: Our Lady in Trastevere) is a titular minor basilica in the Trastevere district of Rome and one of the city’s oldest churches. The basic floor plan and wall structure of the church date back to the 340s, with much of the structure from 1140–43. The first sanctuary was built between 221 and 227 by Pope Callixtus I and later completed by Pope Julius I. The church features extensive mosaics from the late 13th century by Pietro Cavallini.

• 3.5-hour private tour with a licensed local guide

• Private transportation
• Bottled water

The Jewish contributions to Rome’s cultural heritage are immense. Within the Jewish quarter, known as the ‘Ghetto’, one can witness the profound influence the Jewish community has exerted on the city’s cultural persona, ranging from architecture to food customs.

After our exploration from the Theatre of Marcellus and the Synagogue to the Portico di Ottavia, we will journey to the Tiber Island, previously home to the Temple of Aesculapius.
Lastly, I will escort you to the medieval Trastevere district. This district, with its narrow cobblestone paths, dining establishments, cafes, and handicraft shops, promises a fascinating insight for those seeking the ‘real’ Rome. The Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, among Rome’s oldest churches dazzling with spectacular medieval mosaics, is the district’s heart.

In Rome, history isn’t just remembered; it’s relived. Each street corner has unique tales to tell, and by narrating these stories, I will guide you through the journey to uncover the Eternal City!

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