In the Piazza del Cavalieri di Malta, look for the line and the keyhole.
Look through the keyhole to see the dome of St. Peter in the distance.
Continue walking back into the center of town and you'll pass many belvederes with views of St. Peter's.
View of the River Tiber.
There is an island in the center of the river--Isola Tiberina. The Basilica di San Bartolomeo occupies one end of the island. The other end is occupied by the largest building on the island--the Fatebenefratelli, a public hospital favored by Roman women to give birth. It's said that you're not truly Roman unless you were born at the Fatebenefratelli.
Heading into the Jewish Ghetto, you'll find the Jewish Synagogue. It has a square dome to distinguish it from a Christian church.
Portico d'Ottavia--this gateway was built by Emperor Augustus. The ruins of the portico were incorporated into the Church of Sant'Angelo in Pescheria (so named because of the fish market that used to occupy this area).
Step inside the Portico d'Ottavia. Look to the left to see more porticos and to the right to see the Teatro di Marcello.
Throughout the Jewish ghetto, you'll find these bronze plaques with the names of the inhabitants who were arrested and sent to concentration camps.
The Carciofi alla Giudia (Jewish artichoke) is deep fried.
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