Tempel Synagogue
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK614,626 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
I love walking around the beautiful Kazimierz District of Krakow,it's an exciting and historic area ,so much to see ,so much to take in and so much to enjoy ,walking down Miodowa you come to Tempel Synagogue ,a really historic place of worship.
The synagogue is historic ,it's over 150 years old ,it's not the age that makes me marvel at this synagogue but the fact it survived the German Army occupation when all vestiges of the Jewish faith were more or less destroyed ,the interior is really impressive and is well worth checking out ,a donation is requested to enter this synagogue ,it's only a small fee and I can see why previous reviewers find this abhorrent , I also believe all places of worship should be free to enter but it is what it is .
The exterior is a little dour but has a beautiful faded elegance to it ,all in all it's an amazing and fascinating synagogue to check out and easy to locate in the Kazimierz District on a street called Miodowa.
The synagogue is historic ,it's over 150 years old ,it's not the age that makes me marvel at this synagogue but the fact it survived the German Army occupation when all vestiges of the Jewish faith were more or less destroyed ,the interior is really impressive and is well worth checking out ,a donation is requested to enter this synagogue ,it's only a small fee and I can see why previous reviewers find this abhorrent , I also believe all places of worship should be free to enter but it is what it is .
The exterior is a little dour but has a beautiful faded elegance to it ,all in all it's an amazing and fascinating synagogue to check out and easy to locate in the Kazimierz District on a street called Miodowa.
Written August 7, 2022
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Travelingjohn123
Peterlee, UK2,330 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
We went to visit this site but we’re disappointed by a request for payment from a gatekeeper on the door.
I don’t agree with paying to visit churches, mosques, synagogues etc and so we didn’t visit.
Bit of a shame as it looked nice from outside.
I don’t agree with paying to visit churches, mosques, synagogues etc and so we didn’t visit.
Bit of a shame as it looked nice from outside.
Written November 27, 2021
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BruceSXM
New York City, NY210 contributions
Sep 2019
Beautifully restored synagogue in the Kazimierz district which is the old Jewish quarter of the city.
Written September 24, 2019
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK614,626 contributions
Oct 2015 • Friends
The Kazimierz district ( Jewish Quarter ) is one of the most exciting district's of Krakow,for the nightlife it's a fantastic fun area and for wonderful site's such as THE REFORMED TEMPLE SYNAGOGUE and many many more.
I love to wander around area's like this one and this is were we came across this wonderful synagogue.
It does'nt look much from the outside but venture in and you will be blown away by the stained glass window's,ornate gold etching and lovely interior ,it really is a gem and located very close to quite a few synagogue's but to me this was the stand out one.
From Sunday to Friday ( 10am till 4pm) you can pop in and have a good look around but be discreet as it's an active synagogue.
Very easy to locate on the corner of MIODOWA and POSBRZEZIE.
A great location to visit,dont forget the camera.
I love to wander around area's like this one and this is were we came across this wonderful synagogue.
It does'nt look much from the outside but venture in and you will be blown away by the stained glass window's,ornate gold etching and lovely interior ,it really is a gem and located very close to quite a few synagogue's but to me this was the stand out one.
From Sunday to Friday ( 10am till 4pm) you can pop in and have a good look around but be discreet as it's an active synagogue.
Very easy to locate on the corner of MIODOWA and POSBRZEZIE.
A great location to visit,dont forget the camera.
Written November 20, 2015
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chitownsam
Chicago, IL2,114 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
This is the only Progressive Synagogue in the Jewish District. It was completely restored about 15 years ago and is still an active place of worship. Excluding the Great Synagogue, which is basically a museum now, it was the largest synagogue we saw and also in the best condition. The other ones were currently under renovation. Beautiful coloring on the inside as well as stained glass windows. 10 zt donation to enter.
Written November 14, 2015
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PhillipJalowiec
Scottsdale, AZ167 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
This is an active synagogue in the heart of Kazimerz (Krakow Jewish Quarter). It is beautifully restored with a unique Torah ark area than actually creates a space behind it - as was the case when the Hebrews walked Sinai. It is directly adjacent to the Jewish Community Center.
Written July 12, 2015
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Mackoo13
Krakow, Poland14 contributions
Jun 2014 • Family
Up until my visit, I had thought I had seen everything that there is to see in Krakow. But Tempel is a must.
Definitely the most charming of Kazimierz district's synagogues, and an active one. It looks pretty average from outside, but the inside is full of decorative patterns on the walls and the ceiling, as well as stained glass windows.
A great place to experience living Jewish traditions.
Definitely the most charming of Kazimierz district's synagogues, and an active one. It looks pretty average from outside, but the inside is full of decorative patterns on the walls and the ceiling, as well as stained glass windows.
A great place to experience living Jewish traditions.
Written July 8, 2014
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conballinora
Cork, Ireland46 contributions
a beautifull place. . well worth the small admission change to visit
Written June 30, 2009
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michellekmcc
Philadelphia, PA21 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
Visited so many beautiful cathedrals in Krakow that were free admission and was disappointed to have to pay to get in here especially when we got inside and there was so much construction going on obstructing the views.
Written September 15, 2022
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Mark42139
New York City, NY1,623 contributions
Aug 2022
This is a large former Reform temple from pre World War 2. It is located in the heart of Kazimeriez.
Written August 21, 2022
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