07/02/2012 - 02:10
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Jewish Quarter - Prague

Address : Josefov
City : Prague - Praha 1
Metro/Bus : Metro: Staromestska (line A)

Prague Jewish Quarter - Prague Ghetto (Zidovske mesto)

Originally dating back to the 13th century, the Jewish Quarter present appearance is mainly the result of a vast redevelopment undertaken between 1893-1913. Only the few most significant buildings were saved, living testimony of the history of Prague Jews, spanning many centuries. Yet these buildings form the best present complex of Jewish historical monuments in the whole of Europe.
Six synagogues remain from this old settlement, which includes the Jewish Town Hall and the Old Jewish Cemetery - the most remarkable in Europe, along with the Old-New Synagogue. They are all part of the Jewish Museum.


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