Jewish Quarter

The Jewish Quarter is part of the small Prague district called Josefov. It's a short distance from Old Town and is vital to understanding the depth of Prague's history. The Jewish Quarter alone is at times thought-provoking, somber and fascinating. old jewish cemetery prague attractions

Here you will find a variety of monuments, synagogues, exhibitions and the incredibly moving Old Jewish Cemetery.

It's best to set aside at least a half-day to tour the area. You won't regret it.

This page lists the significant sights in the Jewish Quarter. All of them except the Old New Snyagogue are directed by the Prague Jewish Museum.

Ticket Information

Map of the Jewish Quarter

Jewish Quarter: 7 Main Parts

Klaus Snyagogue

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The Klaus Snyagogue is located next to the Old Jewish Cemetery and Old Cermonial Hall.

It houses a permanent exhibition detailing Jewish customs and traditions in traditional Jewish families - including birth, bar mitzvahs, weddings, etc.

While you're here, note the height of the cemetery above the street and souvenir stands. Layers upon layers have built up the cemetery through centuries.

Maisel Snyagogue

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The Maisel Snyagogue was founded in 1590 by the Mayor of Jewish Town. Like many buildings in Prague, it was damaged by fire so today's look is different from the original. But, its halls and position among other buildings in the area is very impressive.

It includes an extensive historical exhibition about Jews in Bohemia and Moravia - "From the First Settlements to the Emancipation."

Spanish Synagogue

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The Spanish Synagogue is one of the newest parts of the Jewish Quarter and is a remarkable contrast to other parts of the area. It was built in 1868 in a Moorish style with incredible interior designs that include Islamic motifs.

TIP: To witness the snyagogue from a different perspective, consider attending one of the many concerts performed here.

Old Jewish Cemetery

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If you don't have much time, make a point to at least visit this cemetery. It's startling scene will last with you for a long while.

The first tombstone dates to 1439 and today there are roughly 12,000 tombstones altogther. Through the centuries, there wasn't space for new burials so the dead began to be buried in layers on top of each other.

Ceremonial Hall

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This small building once housed the morturary for the Old Jewish Cemetery. It was built in the early 20th century.

Today, it houses an exhibition about Jewish customs and traditions - similar to that of the Klaus Synagogue.

Pinkas Synagogue

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The Pinkas Synagogue was built in 1535 and after WWII was converted into a memorial to the Jews of Bohemia and Moravia that were killed by the Nazis. All of the nearly 80,000 victims of the Holocaust have their names inscribed into the interior walls.

The synagogue has a permanent exhibition about the Holocaust and children's drawings from the Terezin concentration camp.

Old New Synagogue

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This is Europe's oldest still active snyagogue. It was built in 1270 and was considered then to be the 'New' snyagogue. As the 16th century rolled around other snyagogues took shape and it took its currnet name.

NOTE: The Old New Snyagogue is technically not part of the Jewish Museum collective. But, you can buy a ticket just for this synagogue or a separate ticket that includes all sights on this page.