Jerusalem Synagogue

The Jerusalem Synagogue is the only still active Prague synagogue, which is not located in the area of the former Jewish ghetto, but is in the New Town, close to the Central Train Station. It stands out among Prague synagogues by its size and the coloured facade, which strikingly resembles Muslim monuments in Spain. Its Moorish and Art Nouveau style was designed by the prominent architect of Jewish monuments and the co-founder of the Jewish museum in Vienna, Wilhelm Stiassny.

The synagogue got its current name from Jerusalem street, on which is located. Originally, it was called the Jubilee Synagogue, in honour of Franz Joseph I, who, during the plans to build the synagogue at the end of the 19th century, was celebrating 50 years on the throne. It was opened in 1906 and services were only interrupted during the protectorate.

The synagogue is not a part of the Jewish Museum in Prague, but despite that, it is open to the public. Apart from the architectural experience, the museum also offers visitors one permanent exhibition: “The Jewish community in Prague since 1945 to date” and often another temporary exhibiton related to the Jewish community. As for the first one, it presents the history of the Jewish community in Prague since World War II through photographs and period documents.

This unique monument is open daily except Saturdays and Jewish holidays. You can visit it by booking our private tour of Prague's Jewish Quarter.

Where

New Town

Address

Jeruzalémská synagoga

Jeruzalémská 1310/7
Praha 1 – Nové Město
110 00
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You did not manage to visit the Jerusalem Synagogue? You can still see it while you wait for your train – it's only a short distance from the Main Railway Station.

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Jerusalem Synagogue

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