The cemetery was founded in the first half of the 15th century. Burials took place here until 1787. The most important person buried in the Old Jewish Cemetery is undoubtedly the great religious scholar and teacher Rabbi Judah Loew ben Bezalel, known as Rabbi Löw (d. 1609), with whom is associated with the legend of the artificial creature – the golem. Contacts Jewish Museum in Prague – Old Jewish Cemetery (Židovské muzeum – Starý židovský hřbitov) Široká 3 110 00 Praha 1- Josefov +420 222 749 211 http://www.jewishmuseum.cz office@jewishmuseum.cz Object history Old Jewish Cemetery It is the third known Jewish burial place in the Prague’s territory. The oldest Jewish cemetery in Prague was probably in place of today’s Míšeňská Street (some authors believe it was in Újezd). The second medieval Jewish cemetery (called Jewish Garden) was in place of the […]

The Maisel Synagogue was built from 1590 to 1592 by the mayor of the Jewish Town, Mordechai Maisel, who funded the extensive Renaissance reconstruction of the ghetto. The original Renaissance building was seriously damaged by fire in 1689, and over the years the building has undergone a number of modifications. Contacts Jewish Museum in Prague – Maisel Synagogue (Židovské muzeum – Maiselova synagoga) Maiselova 10 110 00 Praha 1- Josefov +420 222 749 211 http://www.jewishmuseum.cz office@jewishmuseum.cz Object history Maisel Synagogue – Jewish Museum It was built on the basis of Rudolf II privilege as a private synagogue of Mordechai Maisel, the primate of the Jewish community, in 1590 – 1592. The builder Juda Coref de Herz designed a Renaissance three-aisle building, unusual for the time, with distinct Gothicising features. The construction was conducted by Josef Wahl. Extensive and imposing synagogue was built on […]

The Klausen Synagogue is located near the entrance to the Old Jewish Cemetery. The Baroque building was built on the site after a disastrous fire in 1689 and was completed in 1694. It is the largest synagogue of the Prague ghetto and is the second main synagogue of the Prague Jewish community. The synagogue features an exhibition of the Jewish Museum dedicated to Jewish traditions and customs. Contacts Jewish Museum in Prague – Klausen Synagogue (Židovské muzeum – Klausová synagoga) U Starého hřbitova 1 110 00 Praha 1- Josefov +420 222 749 211 http://www.jewishmuseum.cz office@jewishmuseum.cz Object history Klausen Synagogue – Jewish Museum A building made up of three parts, seclusions (klaus = cell, from latin claustrum), was built on a land plot purchased by Mordechai Maisel, then the primate. The seclusions, cells, gave the synagogue its name. One part was founded by […]

Information and reservation centre is located in the heart of Prague’s former Jewish Town on Maiselova Street. Here visitors will find an interactive information gateway with basic information on individual monuments and permanent exhibitions in the Jewish Town, but also selected Jewish sights in Prague and elsewhere in the Czech Republic, an overview of current cultural and educational programs, museums and other practical tips. Contacts Jewish Museum in Prague – Information and Reservation Centre (Židovské muzeum) Maiselova 15 110 00 Praha 1- Josefov +420 222 749 464 +420 222 317 191 http://www.jewishmuseum.cz IRC@jewishmuseum.cz Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/654/jewish-museum-in-prague-information-and-reservation-centre-zidovske-muzeum

The former Ceremonial Hall and mortuary of the Old Jewish Cemetery was built in pseudo-Romanesque style from 1911–1912 according to a design by architect J. Gerstl. As part of the Jewish Museum, the Ceremonial Hall of the Prague Burial Society – Chevra Kadisha (founded in 1564) became an exhibition space. Contacts Jewish Museum in Prague – Ceremonial Hall – the Prague Burial Society building (Židovské muzeum v Praze – Obřadní síň) U Starého hřbitova 3a 110 00 Praha 1- Josefov +420 222 749 211 http://www.jewishmuseum.cz office@jewishmuseum.cz Object history Ceremonial Hall – the Prague Burial Society building Nearby the Klausen Synagogue, architect František Gerstel built a new building in a Romantic concept of a Romanesque manor in the years 1911 – 1912. It is a former ceremonial hall and mortuary, which today hosts the exposition of the Jewish Museum named Jewish traditions and habits – Course […]

The newest and largest synagogue of the Jewish community in Prague is an interesting example of Art Nouveau melded with Moorish style. Its interior is richly painted in Art Nouveau style.   Contacts Jerusalem (Jubilee) Synagogue (Jeruzalémská synagoga (Jubilejní) Jeruzalémská 7 110 00 Praha 1- Nové Město +420 224 800 812 +420 224 800 813 Follow us on Facebook http://www.synagogue.cz http://www.kehilaprag.cz sekretariat@kehilaprag.cz Object history The youngest and at the same time the largest synagogue construction of the Prague Jewish Community, the synagogue in a Pseudo-Moorish style, was initiated on the 26th June 1905, and completed on the 1st September 1906, based on the plans of a Vienna architect and experienced synagogue builder Wilhelm Stiassny, the builder being Alois Richter. The interior decoration, colourful decoration of the aisle, the wall paintings and stuccos were provided for by František Fröhlich’s enterprise. The front face of the […]

The High Synagogue was built in High Renaissance style together with the Jewish Town Hall in 1577 as a private synagogue for the rabbinical court and the Jewish council. It’s called the High Synagogue because of its position on the first floor of the Town Hall. The current facade dates from the 19th century, but the interior lunette vaults with decorative stucco work is original. The synagogue is not open to tourists.   Contacts High Synagogue (Vysoká synagoga) Červená / Maiselova 18 110 00 Praha 1- Josefov +420 224 800 849 http://www.kehilaprag.cz Object history A Renaissance two-storied building of the High Synagogue was built in 1577 by a businessman Mordechaj Maisel at his own expense. The builder was Panacius Roder. Originally, it was a part of the Jewish Town Hall, so that is why it is also called the Council Synagogue. In 1691 […]

The church of St. Anthony of Padua is the most significant sacred building in the area of Prague 7. It was built at the beginning of the 20th century in the pseudo-Gothic style according to the design of František Mikše. Contacts The Church of St. Anthony of Padua Strossmayerovo náměstí 170 00 Praha 7- Holešovice +420 220 879 940 +420 602 758 379 http://www.svatyantonin.cz pavel.semela@knez.cz Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/2214/the-church-of-st-anthony-of-padua

The Church of St Clement is one of the oldest in Prague. It owes its current appearance to late 19th century rebuilding. The church is now in the care of the Czech Brethren Evangelical Church, which allows it to host worship by the English parish of the Old-Catholic Church in the Czech Republic. Contacts The Church of St Clement Klimentská 110 00 Praha 1- Staré Město +420 222 310 094 +420 737 039 082 http://www.anglican.cz http://kliment.evangnet.cz/ chaplain@anglican.cz Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/2528/the-church-of-st-clement

This Premonstratensian monastery was founded in 1140. In the complex there is the church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the rare Strahov Library with a number of medieval manuscripts, maps and globes, the Baroque Theological Hall, the Classical Philosophy Hall decorated with frescoes, and the Strahov Gallery, one of the most significant Central European collections of Gothic painting, Rudolfian art, and Baroque and Rococo paintings. Contacts Strahov Monastery (Strahovský klášter) Strahovské nádvoří 1/132 118 00 Praha 1- Hradčany +420 233 107 704 http://www.strahovskyklaster.cz Object history The Strahov Monastery is the oldest Premonstratensian monastery in Bohemia and one of the most important architectural landmarks in the Czech Republic. Backed by Vladislaus II of Bohemia, Bishop of Olomouc Henry Zdík promoted the establishment of a monastery. The Strahov Monastery was founded in 1143 near the path leading to the prince’s castle, […]