The great synagogue – the largest synagogue in Rome and one of the largest in Europe. The history of the Jewish community in Rome dates back to the 2nd century BC, when the Roman Empire had allies in Judea. That's when many Jews moved to Rome. Their number has grown steadily over time because of development of trade in the Mediterranean region. In addition, many Jews were brought to Rome as slaves after the war in Judea in 63-135 years ad

Shortly after the unification of Italy in 1870, when the Roman ghetto, including the building of the former synagogue was destroyed and all the Jews were granted citizenship, began construction of a new synagogue. It was conducted from 1901 to 1904, Vincenzo Costa and Osvaldo Armanni. The eclectic style of the building makes it memorable even in a city like Rome, where every building deserves attention. Landmark synagogue is the aluminum dome is the only square dome in Rome. Today you can see the memorial plaque in memory of the victims of the Nazi regime.

In 1986 Pope John Paul II made a surprise visit to the synagogue – this event was important because never before in the history of the head of the Roman Catholic Church did not attend synagogue. The visit was seen as an attempt to improve relations between Catholicism and Judaism.

The synagogue is not only a place for worship and prayers, but also the cultural space – the gallery hosts exhibitions and events. Here is the Jewish Museum.