The Order of Malta In Rome As you’d expect from a big city, you can’t really run out of things to do in Rome. After visiting the most common sites in the Eternal City, you just can’t miss the main residence of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta (SMOM). Symbol of the SMOM. The Order of Malta: a bit of history Founded in 1048 in Jerusalem, it's a religious order of the Catholic Church. It is one of the oldest religious orders in the world. It originally came to life to care for pilgrims of any ethnicity and faith, with the name of Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Since 1291, the order acquired and lost its land various times, moving from Cyprus to Rhodes, to Malta, where it was finally given its own territory in 1530. In 1834, the Order definitively settled in Rome, from where you can admire its properties (and the view they offer) to this day. Another location linked to the Order of Malta is Via Giulia, where you can find a big fountain (il Mascherone). The unique fact about this fountain is that it didn't always supply water. In fact, in 1720, to celebrate the election of the new Grand Master of the Order, the street was all decorated and the fountain started to dispense wine. The celebration got so big that it lasted for more than a few days. You can walk past the Mascherone to this day, and if you want to know more about its history and origins, we recommend our Secret Rome Tour. Fountain "Il Mascherone" in Via Giulia. The Order of Malta on the Aventine Hill This unusual destination is unknown to some, as the Order operates in many countries, assisting people medically, economically, and more. The unique place where the
The Order of Malta In Rome As you’d expect from a big city, you can’t really run out of things to do in Rome. After visiting the most common sites in the Eternal City, you just can’t miss the main residence of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta (SMOM). Symbol of the SMOM. The Order
