Great Synagogue of Rome, Main synagogue in Rome, Italy
The Great Synagogue of Rome stands by the Tiber River, featuring an aluminum-coated square dome and elements from Assyrian-Babylonian, Egyptian, and Greco-Roman architecture.
The synagogue, completed in 1904, replaced five ancient synagogues after the Jewish community gained equal rights following Rome's integration into the Kingdom of Italy.
The synagogue houses the Jewish Museum of Rome and serves as the central institution for Rome's Jewish community, maintaining both Italian and Spanish prayer traditions.
Visitors can join daily services at 7:45 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM on Saturdays, with prior security clearance required for entry during Shabbat.
The aluminum-covered square dome distinguishes the synagogue among Roman buildings, making it visible across the city's skyline.
Location: Roma Capitale
Inception: 1904
Architects: Osvaldo Armanni
Architectural style: eclectic architecture, Beaux-Arts
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Largo Stefano Gaj Taché - 00186 Roma (RM)
Website: https://museoebraico.roma.it
GPS coordinates: 41.89195,12.47799
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:40
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