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Synagogue of Rome (Tempio Maggiore)
CultureVisit: ~45 min
Main temple of Rome's Jewish community on the Lungotevere de' Cenci, opposite the old ghetto. It was built between 1901 and 1904, the work of Vincenzo Costa and Osvaldo Armanni, in an eclectic style with Assyro-Babylonian, Egyptian and Greco-Roman elements and Art Nouveau interior decoration. Its aluminium dome is the only square dome in the city. It houses the Jewish Museum of Rome.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Synagogue of Rome (Tempio Maggiore): 2 missions
- Visit the Jewish Museum of RomeWalk through the museum rooms housed in the building to learn the history of one of the oldest Jewish communities in Europe.
- Spot the synagogue's square domeFrom the Lungotevere, look for the aluminium dome, the only square-shaped one in Rome, and observe the eclectic façade.
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Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Synagogue of Rome (Tempio Maggiore)?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.