The Jewish Quarter, also known as Josefov, is one of the most historically significant Jewish neighborhoods in Europe. Located in the heart of Prague, this district is home to a treasure trove of Jewish heritage sites. From the medieval Old-New Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in Europe, to the poignant Old Jewish Cemetery, a burial site dating back to the 15th century, the Jewish Quarter is a living testament to the endurance of the Jewish community through centuries of change and challenge.

With the Skip-the-line Prague Jewish Town Ticket, you gain access to some of the most important landmarks in Jewish history. Start your visit at our meeting point, where you will receive your ticket and be greeted by a guide for a 20-minute introduction. During this introduction, you’ll be given a brief history of the quarter, along with practical tips on how to best explore the sites.

Your self-guided journey through the Josefov Jewish Quarter will take you to key landmarks:

• The Old-New Synagogue, one of Europe’s oldest synagogues and a vital part of the Jewish community since the 13th century.
• The Spanish Synagogue, famed for its stunning Moorish Revival architecture and exhibitions on Jewish history in the 19th and 20th centuries.
• The Pinkas Synagogue, which now serves as a moving Holocaust memorial dedicated to the Czech Jewish victims of Nazi persecution.
• The Maisel Synagogue, which offers exhibitions on Jewish culture and history.
• The Old Jewish Cemetery, one of the most famous Jewish burial sites in the world, where headstones lean against each other, marking the final resting places of over 12,000 Jewish individuals.

The Quarter’s landmarks not only provide a glimpse into Jewish religious and cultural life but also serve as a memorial to the community’s resilience and contributions to Prague’s development over the centuries.