The Jewish Quarter in Rome is a world of its own, an enclave built by the constraints of a dark history. But since it has become an inviting and elegant corner in Rome, attracting both locals and tourists. It is located just off the busy Lungotevere de’ Cenci street running along the Tiber River. The […]
I arrive at Via dei Cappellari from Via del Pellegrino, off Corso Vittorio Emmanuele II, east of the River Tiber. The “hat-makers street” is like many others in the surrounding parts, named for the professions of those who practiced their trades in what has, since medieval times, been a commercial hub of trade and craftsmanship. […]