Jewish Quarter
Quick Facts
- Location
- Czech Republic, Prague
- Category
- Old Town & Historic District
- Duration
- 3-4 hours
- Opening Hours
- Monday 09:00-16:30 · Tuesday 09:00-16:30 · Wednesday 09:00-16:30 · Thursday 09:00-16:30 · Friday 09:00-16:30 · Saturday closed · Sunday 09:00-16:30 · Closed Saturdays and Jewish holidays; to 19:00 May-Aug, to 18:00 in April and 1 Sep-17 Oct, to 14:00 on 24 Dec; ticket sales end 30 min before closing
- Ticket Price
- Adult: CZK 600 · Senior: CZK 100 (ZTP disability card) · One ticket covers Maisel, Pinkas, Old-New, Spanish and Klausen synagogues plus the Old Jewish Cemetery; valid 3 opening days, one entry per site; free with Prague Visitor Pass / CoolPass
- Address
- Maiselova 15, 110 00 Prague 1 (Josefov), Czech Republic
- Coordinates
- 50.0904, 14.4205
Introduction
Prague's Jewish Quarter (Josefov) is one of Europe's best-preserved and most important Jewish heritage sites, a district bearing centuries of history, suffering and culture, essential for understanding Jewish history and remembering a solemn past. Prague once held one of Central Europe's oldest and most important Jewish communities, through centuries of prosperity, segregation and hardship. The quarter preserves precious relics: several old synagogues - the Old-New Synagogue (built in the 13th century, among Europe's oldest still in use, with the legend of the Golem), and the Spanish Synagogue; most moving is the Old Jewish Cemetery, where thousands of weathered tombstones are layered over centuries in a tiny plot, silent witness to the community's long history and suffering. The Pinkas Synagogue walls bear the names of tens of thousands of Czech Jews murdered in the Holocaust - solemn and thought-provoking. Walking the quarter, visiting the old synagogues and cemetery, you remember a weighty, painful history - a grave and profound place in Prague.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:00-16:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00-16:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00-16:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00-16:30 |
| Friday | 09:00-16:30 |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | 09:00-16:30 |
Closed Saturdays and Jewish holidays; to 19:00 May-Aug, to 18:00 in April and 1 Sep-17 Oct, to 14:00 on 24 Dec; ticket sales end 30 min before closing
Ticket Information
| Adult | CZK 600 |
|---|---|
| Senior | CZK 100 (ZTP disability card) |
| Student | CZK 400 (students under 26) |
| Child | CZK 200 (7-15), under 6 free |
One ticket covers Maisel, Pinkas, Old-New, Spanish and Klausen synagogues plus the Old Jewish Cemetery; valid 3 opening days, one entry per site; free with Prague Visitor Pass / CoolPass
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Jewish Quarter?
Monday: 09:00-16:30; Tuesday: 09:00-16:30; Wednesday: 09:00-16:30; Thursday: 09:00-16:30; Friday: 09:00-16:30; Saturday: closed; Sunday: 09:00-16:30; Closed Saturdays and Jewish holidays; to 19:00 May-Aug, to 18:00 in April and 1 Sep-17 Oct, to 14:00 on 24 Dec; ticket sales end 30 min before closing
How much is the admission for Jewish Quarter?
Adult: CZK 600; Senior: CZK 100 (ZTP disability card); Student: CZK 400 (students under 26); Child: CZK 200 (7-15), under 6 free; One ticket covers Maisel, Pinkas, Old-New, Spanish and Klausen synagogues plus the Old Jewish Cemetery; valid 3 opening days, one entry per site; free with Prague Visitor Pass / CoolPass
Any practical tips for visiting Jewish Quarter?
The layered cemetery holds thousands of tombstones, silently telling of the community's long history and suffering. The Pinkas Synagogue walls bear tens of thousands of victims' names - solemn and thought-provoking.
How long should I spend at Jewish Quarter?
A typical visit takes 3-4 hours.
