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The Old-New Synagogue

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Gothic place of Jewish worship, completed in 1270 & the legendary home of the Golem of Prague. People often mention synagogue, Jewish, Prague, history, oldest, visit, Europe, Synagogue, enter, ticket,


Address

Červená, 110 01 Josefov, Czechia

Website

www.synagogue.cz

Contact

+420 224 800 812

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (3.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 5 pm

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  • 5/5 Angie B. 1 year ago on Google • 260 reviews
    Our trip to Prague - for us - wouldn't have been complete without seeing inside at least one synagogue, and we chose the Old New Synagogue which was just beautiful. It's an active synagogue and it's the oldest. It's quiet, peaceful, beautifully ornate and cozy. It has gorgeous vaulted stone ceilings and gorgeous arches. There's a small fee to go inside. You can buy a pass that allows you to see a few synagogues in a certain period of time, but due to the time we had left, this is the one we opted to see and it was lovely. It's central to Old Town and the square and there's a lot of great shopping nearby and places to eat lunch at. If seeing meaningful religious places of worship is your thing, then I highly recommend coming here.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mitr F. 4 years ago on Google • 443 reviews
    This is the oldest living Synagogue in whole of Europe! Yes, the name is indeed confusing! Well - it WAS the New Synagogue in 13th C CE when it was built. In course of time, as several other synagogues sprung up by 16th C CE, this was called Old - New Synagogue! Don't miss the Baroque money box to the right as soon as you enter! 2 different things I heard about its function are - its for tax collection and its for donations for the synagogue which is supposedly to be done discreetly not seen by anyone! I'm unsure which is or if both are true!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Anand C. 6 years ago on Google
    A place with lot of history and culture associated. Probably the oldest Synagogue in central Europe (probably world, but not sure). Its located close to Jewish cemetery, again a unique place (Jewish cemetery - an 14 stories setup underground with more than 200,000 bodies buried between them). Old-new Synagogue is beautiful and must visit place. It's sad that two - three stories of its part is buried under water due to several floodings over centuries. It's walkable from main Street and also has bit of local souvenir options around it. If you are in the area, you must visit as it has amazing history associated with it.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chim 4 years ago on Google • 248 reviews
    Everything in this scared place of worship are old and so full of history from the altar down to the seats and books. It seem that the builders have cramped as many wooden furniture as possible into the place to accommodate maximum worshippers.
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  • 5/5 Jordan M. 5 years ago on Google
    Really nice synagogue located in the centre of Prague! A bit pricey for entry but worth it if you are interested in religion!
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  • 2/5 Lydia V. 5 years ago on Google • 125 reviews
    Didnt give as much history as I was expecting. There were some good things but this is something I would choose to do on the last day in Prague. Also everything in this area is outrageously overpriced. Got ripped off at a jewelry store. Be careful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alexander R. 4 years ago on Google
    Important sight to see for Jewish history as well as medieval architecture, but little beyond this. I believe you can enter for religious purposes but no one is allowed in the attic due to some manner of legend involving artificial life.
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  • 5/5 Zugzielanzeiger 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Top synagogue (Original) Top Synagoge
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Torsten K. 3 years ago on Google
    Interesting and very nice staff! Quite impressive to see such an old synagogue still standing and in such good state.
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  • 4/5 Bernard M. 3 years ago on Google
    Impressive to visit and to have a guide explaining things.
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  • 5/5 Mark D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) See. (Original) Zobaczcie.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jesus S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Built around 1270 in the Gothic style, it is the oldest synagogue in Central Europe, having survived numerous vicissitudes throughout its history, and is currently the main synagogue of the Jewish community in Prague. According to legend, in his attic is the inert body of the Golem, the creation of Rabbi Loew. Without a doubt, its exterior is the most striking of all the synagogues in the city, with its gabled roof and its walls reinforced by buttresses. Inside, the raised platform used to read the Torah, surrounded by a Gothic grille, is striking. Also worthy of note are the tabernacle and the two baroque boxes where the taxes collected throughout the kingdom were deposited. It is open from Sunday to Friday, from 09:00 to 17:00 from November to March, and from 09:00 to 18:00 from April to October. Closed on Saturdays. The entrance fee is 180 crowns (about € 7). (Original) Construida alrededor de 1270 en estilo gótico, es la sinagoga más antigua de Europa Central, habiendo sobrevivido a lo largo de su historia a numerosas vicisitudes, siendo en la actualidad la sinagoga principal de la comunidad judía de Praga. Según la leyenda, en su ático se encuentra el cuerpo inerte del Golem, la creación del rabino Loew. Sin duda, su exterior es el más llamativo de todas las sinagogas de la ciudad, con su tejado a dos aguas y los muros reforzados por contrafuertes. En su interior llama la atención la plataforma elevada que se utiliza para la lectura de la Torah, rodeada por una reja gótica. También son dignos de reseñar el tabernáculo y las dos cajas barrocas donde se depositaban los impuestos que se recaudaban en todo el reino. Abre de domingo a viernes, de 09.00 a 17.00 horas de noviembre a marzo, y de 09.00 a 18.00 horas de abril a octubre. Cierra los sábados. El precio de la entrada es 180 coronas (unos 7 €).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elaine S. 5 years ago on Google
    An amazing sight to behold. Very touched to be in such an old synagogue, the oldest in Europe. A must see if you visit Prague.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Daan van de R. 1 year ago on Google
    It's an important place in Prague history, but the audio tour is very underwhelming for the price
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Maks W. 10 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    One of the oldest synagogues in Europe and it looks like it. The way how tickets work and how they are bundled is not customer friendly. Also you can get cheaper ticket to Jerusalem synagogue with ticket to the old-new synagogue - useful information if you want to see something more impressive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 PJ E. 4 years ago on Google
    History revealed. Important landmark.
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  • 5/5 Sergey V. 5 years ago on Google
    Really fantastic. Unusual feeling inside.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Giuseppe Maria A. 8 months ago on Google • 254 reviews
    One of the oldest Sinagogues in Europe.

  • 4/5 Kibi H. 7 months ago on Google • 162 reviews
    It's not really a tourist place, but historically significant

  • 4/5 Anna 1 year ago on Google • 126 reviews
    I don’t like the fact that you have to pay to go inside. That’s the case of lots of monuments in Prague. To my opinion this is wrong especially when it comes to religious structures. Otherwise the building looks great.

  • 3/5 chaim g. 7 months ago on Google • 40 reviews
    Not included in the 4 synagogue tour, you will need a seperate overpriced ticket to enter. Not so exciting on the inside

  • 1/5 Änki L. 5 months ago on Google • 35 reviews
    I was looking very much forward to my visit and bought tickets just for them to jam the door in my face. Very disappointing they took my money and didn’t let me inside.

  • 5/5 Lucas T. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place. Loved the history. It made our holiday.

  • 5/5 Elsa O. 4 years ago on Google
    Really interesting. You learn a bit of history which is very interesting

  • 2/5 Susanne H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Were not in it was too expensive. (Original) Waren nicht drin, war zu teuer.

  • 5/5 Marcin B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A must see if you're already in Prague (Original) Miejsce obowiązkowe jeśli jesteś już w Pradze

  • 5/5 Paolo V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Worth a visit in the various synagogues about 7 all around the Old Synagogue we find the cemetery of 1439 is one of the Prague cemeteries historical monument, and recognized as the most famous in Europe. (Original) Merita una visita nelle varie sinagoghe circa 7 tutte nei dintorni della sinagoga Vecchia troviamo il cimitero del 1439 è uno dei cimiteri Praghesi monumento storico, e riconosciuto come il più celebre in Europa.

  • 5/5 Kristína V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) monument (Original) Pamiatka

  • 5/5 Michael 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I had never entered a synagogue, I was thrilled to enter this which is also one of the oldest in all of Europe and the oldest monument in the neighborhood. Exciting also there is also a legend that surrounds it on the golem of the church which should be enclosed inside the attic of the synagogue but being that you cannot enter it will remain a legend forever. Ask around or a guide who will explain it to you is very pretty. I recommend it. (Original) Non ero mai entrato all' interno di una sinagoga, mi ha emozionato entrare dentro questa che è anche una delle più vecchie di tutta Europa nonchè il monumento più antico del quartiere. Emozionante inoltre c'è anche una leggenda che la circonda sul golem della chiesa che dovrebbe essere racchiuso dentro alla soffitta della sinagoga ma essendo che non ci si può entrare resterà per sempre una leggenda. Chiedete in giro o a una guida che ve la spieghi è molto carina. La consiglio.

  • 5/5 Zbynda 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An extraordinary history and a great guide! (Original) Neobyčejná historie a skvělá průvodkyně !

  • 5/5 Car m. 4 years ago on Google
    Capitol of Praha, good place to visit. I recommend.

  • 2/5 Dmitrij G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Solid commerce (Original) Сплошная коммерция

  • 5/5 Jack B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A piece of Prague's history and its Jewish inhabitants. It's worth even just from the outside. (Original) Kawał historii Pragi i jej żydowskich mieszkańców. Warto nawet tylko z zewnątrz.

  • 5/5 Grischa B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice building! (Original) Sehr schönes Gebäude!

  • 3/5 David F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The outside is nice, we did not take the supplement to visit it, the entrance should be included in the price of the ticket to the Jewish cemetery given the price and given that the Spanish synagogue is closed at the moment ... Small fun fact at the back you can see a ladder that goes to a small door to the attic, the legend says the golem would still be locked in it now :) (Original) L'extérieur est sympas, nous n'avons pas pris le supplément pour la visiter, l'entrée devrai être comprise dans le prix du billet du cimetière juif vu le prix et vu que la synagogue espagnole est fermée en ce moment... Petit fun fact à l'arrière vous pouvez voir une échelle qui va à une petite porte pour le grenier, la légende dit que le golem serait encore maintenant enfermé dedans :)

  • 4/5 7893 0. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It seems to be the oldest synagogue in Europe that is still in use today. You can see the greatness of the Jewish network. A ticket sold separately from the Old Jewish Cemetery is required. (Original) 現在も使われているヨーロッパで最古のシナゴーグらしい。 ユダヤ人のネットワークのすごさがわかる。 旧ユダヤ人墓地とは別売りのチケットが必要。

  • 5/5 Jiří K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beauty (Original) Krása

  • 5/5 יעקב �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) amazing place. It is amazing to see the synagogue of the Maharal of Prague. And the place where he sat .. (Original) מקום מדהים. מדהים לראות את בית הכנסת של המהרל מפראג. ואת המקום שבו הוא ישב..

  • 5/5 tonychen m. 4 years ago on Google
    I love here. Better to come back again sometime

  • 5/5 Nadiа R. 7 months ago on Google
    This is one of the oldest synagogues. The Golem legend is linked to it and it, probably, it’s still there at the attack. Totally worth a visit if this 12th century synagogue

  • 4/5 Xin C. 4 years ago on Google
    Claimed to be the oldest Jewish Synagogue in Prague and Europe, but not much to remember it after the visit. Kind of disappointed.

  • 4/5 Rutvik L. 4 years ago on Google
    Couldn't really spot the remains of the legendary golem here but the story is interesting.

  • 5/5 manzana p. 4 years ago on Google
    An interesting building and powerful memorial for the Jewish community. We suggest buying a combined ticket for all the Jewish places in Prague. There is a discount for students.

  • 5/5 Laurie K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place steeped in history (Original) Un lieu chargé d'histoire

  • 5/5 Štěpán L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Worth seeing. (Original) Stojí za vidění.

  • 3/5 Roberto M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately, we were unable to see the golem. -__- ' (Original) Purtroppo non siamo riusciti a vedere il golem. -__-'

  • 2/5 Yolanda A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Old building and nothing particular from the outside. I cannot comment on its interior because we did not enter. (Original) Edificio viejo y nada particular por fuera. No puedo opinar de su interior porque no entramos.

  • 3/5 Rogebcn D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nothing in particular to comment. (Original) Nada de particular que comentar.

  • 1/5 Martin 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful and historic location, all beautiful except the very high prices compared to other museums in Prague, and to top it off the rude and disrespectful staff (Original) Location bella e storica,tutto bello tranne i prezzi molto alti rispetto ad altri musei di Praga, e per finire il personale sgarbato e irrispettoso

  • 5/5 Tom W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice gothic synagogue! (Original) Schöne gotische Synagoge!

  • 5/5 Stefan H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Worth seeing and a must have (Original) Sehenswert und ein must have

  • 5/5 Simran B. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful old synagogue, reasonable entrance for 100 czk. Great information provided. Highly recommended for a history of the Jewish community in Prague.

  • 1/5 Jjay P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not worth a buck (Original) Nie warte złotówki

  • 1/5 Ester Maria Hidalgo R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Of great historical value, but don't expect anything grand or spectacular. I think the price of admission is theft. I would never recommend it (Original) De mucho valor histórico, pero no esperéis nada grandioso ni espectacular. Me parece un robo el precio que tiene la entrada. No lo recomendaría jamás

  • 5/5 Ariel G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An amazing synagogue full of Jewish history. (Original) בית כנסת מפעים ומלא בהיסטוריה יהודית.

  • 3/5 Miguel M. 3 years ago on Google
    Interesting

  • 5/5 joby a. 3 years ago on Google
    old synaguoge

  • 4/5 Luca P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The synagogue completed in 1270 is the oldest in Europe still active. Definitely a stop not to be missed if you visit the Jewish quarter of Prague. Unfortunately, the ticket for the visit is not included in that of the Jewish museum and must be paid separately but it is worth it. Men can enter only with their heads covered or if you do not have a personal hat at the entrance there are yarmulke, the typical headdresses of the men of Jewish faith in paper that can be taken on the occasion of the visit. (Original) La sinagoga terminata nel 1270 è la più antica in europa ancora attiva . Sicuramente una tappa da non perdere se si visita il quartiere ebraico di Praga . Purtroppo il biglietto per la visita non è compreso in quello del museo ebraico e si deve pagarlo a parte ma ne vale la pena . Gli uomini possono entrare solo con il capo coperto o se non si ha un cappello personale all'ingresso vi sono delle yarmulke i tipici copricapo degli uomini di fede ebraica in carta che si possono prendere in occasione della visita .

  • 5/5 Jan 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful building trapped in the middle of tall Art Nouveau houses. (Original) Nádherná stavba uvězněná uprostřed vysokých secesních domů.

  • 5/5 Hartwig S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very impressive (Original) Sehr beeindruckend

  • 1/5 Angelo M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Do not visited too tiny fila.interno. (Original) Non lo visitata troppa fila.interno molto piccola.

  • 5/5 SKMKPP 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's nice and historic (Original) Je to hezké a historické

  • 5/5 Honza S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We just didn't get in. Damage (Original) Jen jsme se dovnitř nedostali. Škoda

  • 5/5 Aleksandar J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice object. (Original) Lijep objekat.


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