Touring Rome’s internationally renowned attractions is something everyone must do at least once in life. From engineering marvels of antiquity to Renaissance palaces filled with priceless paintings and sculpture to the... Read More »
Italy
- Established:
- 1861
- Capital:
- Rome
- Population:
- 60,231,214
- Currency:
- Euro
- Language:
- Italian
- Leader:
- Giorgio Napolitano
Description
Italy has one of the richest tapestries of history in the world. The Roman Empire, and the Renaissance, which brought about a new change in the course of European art and politics, all make up what Italy is today. Visit the historical landmarks like the Pantheon and the Colosseum. Dine in the many cafes and restaurants to enjoy true Italian cuisine. For shopping, visit Milan, one of the worlds fashion capitals for the most up to date and trendy styles. No matter where you go in Italy, the country will shock and astound you. Jews have been living in Rome for at least 2000 years. Italian Jews can be traced back as far as the second century BCE. In 1904, the Great Synagogue of Rome was finished on the banks of the Tiber River overlooking the former Jewish ghetto. There is currently a small Jewish population still living in Italy today, and many still use the Great Synagogue of Rome.
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From rowdy beer pubs around the Campo de' Fiori to upscale wine bars on the Piazza del Popolo and alleys surrounding the Piazza Navona to hip cocktail in lounges on the backstreets of Trastevere, Rome’s watering holes... Read More »
More than a house of worship, the Great Synagogue of Rome is a powerful statement of Jewish perseverance and faith in the face of oppression. Among the oldest continuously settled Jewish communities in the world, for more than... Read More »
The world’s eternal city, ravishing Rome has been hosting travelers for thousands of years. The collection of hotels ranging from luxury lodgings to boutique, designer inns to family run bed and breakfasts makes... Read More »