Must visit . Started pinkas shul its devastatingly sad 80.000 plus names of jewish victims of germany . I believe names in red survived not sure . Another floor has drawing paintings of what happened how kids dreamed of going back to reality many drawings pics are of terizin . Old cemeterys part of it . Klausen shuls about costumes triditions so is ceremonial hall. Maisel shul history of jews in prague and beyond excellent stunning inside . Old new shul was a memorial to victims of palastinian brutality . Pray some hostages return . Spanish shul was on the holocaust another excellent display . Guttmann gallery shut sadly he died lodz ghetto .

The Jewish Quarter in Prague has the very best Trdlenik in the whole city! They are freshly prepared and sold directly, not prepared in advance. Depending on the crowds, there may be a short wait, but it's worth it if you get a fresh and warm Trdlenik. The employees were always very friendly, courteous, communicative and seemed to really enjoy their work on all four days we were there. Despite the large selection of different variations, the "Basic" is by far the best. Strolling along the Vltava with a Trdlenik in your hand - a sweet dream with a view!

Very beautiful and at the same time impressive and sad museum. A number of synagogues are really beautiful and I still learned a few things. Staff could sometimes be a little friendlier and the e-tickets sometimes cause some hassle. Nevertheless, highly recommended! The district is definitely worth a visit because of its architecture.

This museum is actually a collection of buildings that are included in a tour ticket. The buildings are all close by, easily walkable, and are comprised of several synagogues with exhibits inside and the Old Jewish Cemetery. A must see is the Children's Drawings of Terrezin exhibit that is in the synogogue next to the Jewish Cemetery. Heartwrenching to view (bring tissues), but so impactful and I think a moving tribute to the children lost to the Holocaust. Exhibits in the other synagogues include historical items (old scrolls, clothing, religious items) on display, as well as the names of each person who perished from surrounding towns. The cemetery is interesting to walk around in. I'm not Jewish, and I still found this museum to be a worthy reminder of the past and well-worth visiting.

Exciting tour around the old Jewish quarter in Prague. You buy a ticket that is valid for museums and synagogues and the old Jewish cemetery. You get the wings of history on good and evil and it is hard not to be touched.

The Jewish Museum is a collection of sights that you can visit in any order you like. Two of the synagogues are closed for restoration work, but the Maisel and Staranova Synagogues and the cemetery are open. The Staranova is a beautiful and still operating synagogue, and the interpretive guides circulate to explain and answer questions. Be prepared for the impact of the Maisel Synagogue, with its walls covered in the names of victims of the Nazi occupation. The cemetery seems positively uplifting after the experience.

I first visited the Jewish Quarter over thirty years ago. All I remember was the cemetery which was inaccessible and did not have much contextualization. Now, there are paths that allow visitors a closer look at the cemetery. Although the writing is faded and I don’t read the languages, I could make out some of the grave decorations, such as grapes and a cow. In addition, pebbles are placed on the gravestones and monuments for prominent citizens are labeled. The area was packed with tourists but it was easy to walk around and find the synagogues. The Spanish synagogue in particular provides a nice history of the Jews in Prague. I also saw the Pinkas synagogue with the names of Jews from Prague who perished during the Holocaust. I wish I had seen the Maisel synagogue but my feet gave out and the weather was not cooperating (constant rain).

We opted for the self-guided audio tour and it wasn’t done well. It’s quite confusing and difficult to follow. The Spanish Synagogue by far the more interesting and easy to follow, without the guide. Much more interactive and presented personal stories of Czech citizens and/or Holocaust survivors. You won’t want to miss the cemetery — it’s so humbling.

Prague's Jewish Quarter was one of the largest and most important Jewish comminutes in Europe. It's "Golden Age" was in the 16th and 17th centuries. Another peak occurred in the late 1800s and early 1900s following the lifting of many of the discriminatory practices against the community. The best way to experience the history and beauty of the neighborhood is to purchase a ticket for the Jewish Museum Tour. This includes visits to all the important synagogues in the Jewish Quarter along with a visit to the Old Jewish Cemetery, one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in Europe dating back to the 15th century. In addition to the Cemetery, the highlights of the tour include the gothic Old-New Synagogue which is the oldest still functioning synagogue in Europe dating back to 1270, the beautiful Spanish Synagogue built in the 1800s in the Moorish style, and the Pinkas Synagogue which contains the heart-breaking yet powerful Holocaust Memorial. The Old-New Synagogue previously required a separate ticket but is now included as part of the Tour. The cost of the tour is 500 CZK although you can also rent an audio guide for 250 CZK which we found helpful. Tickets can be purchased at several locations along the tour, but the Pinkas Synagogue should be avoided as this is the busiest. The tour is self-directed, and you can visit any of the sites in any order. Remember that the sights are closed on Saturdays. Begin early in the day as many locations can become quite busy. We started with the Maisel Synagogue which is not overly interesting in itself but contains a nice exhibit that give you an overview of the Jewish people in Bohemia. Make sure you visit the Pinkas Synagogue early in the day as long lines can form to experience the Holocaust Memorial and we visited here next. This was followed by the Old Jewish Cemetery, the Klausen Synagogue (which can be skipped if short on time), then the Old-New Synagogue and lastly the Spanish Synagogue.

The Jewish Quarter in Prague is full of history and culture. Walking through the old streets and visiting the synagogues was such a moving experience. The Jewish Museum had so many fascinating exhibits, and the Old Jewish Cemetery was unlike anything I’d seen before. It’s hard to put into words how powerful it was to learn about the history of the Jewish community in Prague. A very emotional and important part of the city’s history.