Maisel Synagogue

The newest synagogue here and houses a collection of Jewish silver and metelwork dating from the Renaissance period.

The Ceremonial Hall

This Neo Romanesque next to the Klausen Synagogue was built in the 16th century. The only part open to the public is the Kosher restaurant.

Klausen Synague

This baroque synagogue was completed in 1694. It contains the Hebrew manuscripts, an exhibition of the Jewish traditions and customs (birth, circumcision, bar mitzvah, wedding and divorce) and drawings of children from the Terezin concentration camp.

 

Old-New Synagogue

Built in 1270, it is the oldest synagogue in Europe. It holds the Ark where the sacred scrolls of Torah are kept.

Old Jewish Cemetery

This is Europe's oldest Jewish cemetery founded in 1478. The Jews were not allowed to be buried outside the ghetto and the dead had to be buried on top of each other  up to 12 layers deep. It is estimated that more than 100,000 people were buried here.

Tombstone of Rabbi Low

This highly decorated tomb was built for Hendela Bassevi (died 1628), wife of Prague's first nobleman

Pinkas Synagogue

Founded in 1479 by Rabbi Pinkas. I find this place very sad and  most touching.

This synagogue now serves as a memorial to the Czezh Jews who were imprisoned in Terezin concentration camp and later deported to various Nazi extermination camps. The names of the 77,297 who did not return are inscribed on the synagogue walls.

Spanish Synagogue

Prague's first synagogue, known as the Old School, once stood on this site. The present building was built in 1868  and is the newest of all the synagogues here.

Its Moorish design and hence its name

Rich stucco decorations on the walls

It now houses a permanent exhibition dedicated to the history of the Jews of  Bohemia