Spanish Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague

Spanish Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague

Spanish Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague
4.5
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
**This place is temporarily closed** Permanent exhibitions: The History of the Jews in Bohemia and Moravia, Part 2 This exhibition deals with the history of the Jews in the Bohemian lands from the reforms of Joseph II in the 1780s to the period after the Second World War. It highlights the gradual advancement toward greater equality and emancipation for Jews in Austria-Hungary, describes the foundation of the Czech-Jewish and Zionist movements, and profiles the most important Jewish entrepreneurs, scientists, writers, musicians and artists (including Franz Kafka, Sigmund Freud and Gustav Mahler). It also deals with the redevelopment of the Prague Jewish Town, Jewish sites of Bohemia and Moravia, and the history of the Jewish Museum in Prague. Special focus is on the Shoah of Jews from Bohemia and Moravia, and the Terezin ghetto. Synagogue Silver from Bohemia and Moravia Located on the upper floor, this permanent exhibition features a representative selection of more than 200 of the most valuable silver artefacts from the museum's collections. Most space is given over to Torah ornaments - shields, pointers, finials and crowns. Also on display are charity boxes, pitcher and basin sets for hand washing, Shabbat spice boxes, Kiddush cups, Hanukkah and Shabbat candles, and charity collection trays. The Spanish Synagogue is part of the Jewsh museum in Prague. The Spanish Synagogue is the most recent synagogue in the Prague Jewish Town. Built in 1868 for the local Reform congregation on the site of the 12th-century Altschul, which was the oldest synagogue in the Prague ghetto. It was called the Spanish Synagogue for its impressive Moorish interior design, influenced by the famous Alhambra. The building was designed by Josef Niklas and Jan Bělský, the remarkable interior (from 1882–83) by Antonín Baum and Bedřich Münzberger. František Škroup, the composer of the Czech national anthem, served as organist here in 1836-45.
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Neighbourhood: Josefov
Josefov houses Prague’s Jewish community. This small neighbourhood centered around Široká street is completely surrounded by Staré Město (Old Town). As the former Jewish Ghetto, today all that remains are a few synagogues and the oldest surviving Jewish cemetery in Europe. The narrow streets were once small enough that a person could touch the houses on both sides. You can still feel the dignity and history this neighbourhood carries in its legacy as Franz Kafka’s birthplace. Nearby streets are full of kosher restaurants, museums and antique bookstores.
How to get there
  • Old Town • 5 min walk
  • Lesser • 10 min walk
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  • Jasmine2409
    Bury, United Kingdom29 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    great visit, interesting place
    very interesting and beautiful place - had lots of info about jewish life in prague and bohemia. spent at least an hour looking at all the exhibitions - the tickets is for 6-8 places in the jewish quarter and also lasts 3 days if you don’t want to do it all at once. We visited 2 other places but this one was the most informative and interactive one.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 4 February 2024
  • John B
    Northampton, United Kingdom41 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful music with superb acoustics.
    A most stunning hour long concert with a small orchestra and Opera singer. Combined classical with more modern pieces. Found some of the music very moving given the current situation in the Middle East. Can’t recommend more highly.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 16 February 2024
  • AngeloBotticelli
    150 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Language and history hold an identity of a people
    First time I've ever been in a synagogue and in Prague I ended up entering three of them. Each one different in the interior design yet each one revealing a people always facing adversity, prejudices and hatred. I happened to over hear a proud Jewish dad telling his family how his family have recited word for word over centuries historical stories and it is the reason the Jewish people have not lost their identity as a people and nation. The information whether audio or written is so challenging that it makes you reflect on the outcome of the prejudices and misconceived thoughts and beliefs we may hold along with the consequences that may unfold because of them.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 5 April 2024
  • Jacob Zuckermann
    Oudenaarde, Belgium6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tour of the Spanish Synagogue in Prague with Yvonne
    The tour of the Spanish Synagogue in Prague with Yvonne from Terezin Private Tours and group of Czech writers and historians, was truly memorable. The synagogue's exquisite exterior, adorned with vibrant colors and intricate details, captivated us from the start. Its proximity to Prague's central train station made it easily accessible for exploration. Yvonne's expertise and insights added depth to the experience, making it a must for anyone interested in Prague's rich cultural heritage.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 12 April 2024
  • Elizabeth R
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great overview of Prague’s Jewish Quarter.
    This fabulous tour covered multiple synagogues, the Jewish cemetery, and exhibits on Prague’s rich history of Jewish life in Prague. Our guide Yvonne had deep knowledge of the subject and the sites. I would highly recommend this tour.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 22 April 2024
  • njcavalier
    Chatham, New Jersey420 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful synagogue, rich in historical exhibits in Prague's Jewish Quarter.
    During a walk in Prague’s Jewish Quarter, we visited the Spanish Synagogue. Now a museum, filled with poignant exhibits relating the struggles of the Jews of Middle Europe, the synagogue is also one of the most beautiful houses of worship anywhere. Dubbed the Spanish Synagogue for its impressive Moorish architecture, it is the newest of Prague’s synagogue, built in the 19th century. But it is rich in its splendid interior and in the history it tells in its many exhibits. This is well worth seeing on any visit to Prague.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 3 May 2024
  • Kristie B
    Kingsley, United Kingdom66 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning interior
    This is a beautiful building both inside and out. The ceilings and decoration are incredible and it's well worth a visit even if you are not religious. It's part of the combined ticket along with a number of other attractions in the Jewish Quarter, so ends up being great value for money if you make an afternoon of it to see all of them.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 25 May 2024
  • stephens473
    Nottingham, United Kingdom435 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Thought provoking
    What an amazing building , so beautiful and moving , a very historical venue to remind us of the past . There are 6 stunning synagogues in the Jewish Quarter with memorials to the holocaust and the unimaginable suffering. the Jewish Cemetery is another must visit . There are so many little streets full of beautifully preserved buildings with so much to see. There are rows of designer shops , upmarket restaurants etc a few minutes walk away as a complete contrast . A great area to explore and convenient for the River , Charles Bridge etc etc
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 17 June 2024
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Alasdair R
Oxford, UK193 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
The various synagogues, galleries and museums we visited with our several venue ticket were all vaguely interesting but presented in rather dated fashion with long worthy descriptions of Jewish life but not particularly engagingly written. The exception was the beautiful Pinkas Synagogue - a moving experience. The Jewish cemetery is remarkable for the way it has grown and for the quantity of graves but it can be quickly visited. If it’s possible I’d stick with just it and the Pinkas.
Written 21 February 2020
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Written 26 February 2020
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Charlie R
Taunton, UK2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
Our particular ticket seller was extremely pushy and was intent on selling everyone tickets that included the audio guide at double the price. When I explained that we didn't want the audio guide she told us that there was little point us going, so we didn't go in. My wife and other daughter had arrived 5 minutes after us and had the same experience. They were stronger and managed to insist that the lady sell them the tickets that they wanted. The lady just chucked them the tickets in a very rude way. It turned out that once inside you didn't need the audiobook because everything was written up. I'm guessing the ticket office staff must be on commission as I don't understand why anyone would be this rude and pushy.
Written 11 March 2024
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Beatriz M
Düsseldorf, Germany5,677 contributions
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Feb 2022 • Solo
The synagogue has a beautiful interior and also an exhbition inside about the Jewish life in Prague and how it was affected in the second world war. However, it is very small. On my pictures with wide angle you can see everything. And the problem is that they dont sell tickets only for the synagogue, they have different types of tickets, all combined tickets for other attractions so for me it was not so good because I was just for a very short time in Prague and did not plan to visit the other attractions. Maybe they could change it and also offer single tickets for the visit.
Written 16 February 2022
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Thank you for your review and we´ll be pleased to see you again in the museum.
Written 21 February 2022
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Alex S
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1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Family
Gorgeous Spanish synagogue but our experience was quite spoiled by the very rude young blonde lady at the entrance.

First she told off my father quite rudely for not waiting for her to scan our tickets when there was a scanning device just next to her and there was no way for him to know he was not supposed to use the device. Later, she stormed inside the synagogue, screaming at three elderly people that they hadn't paid for the visit or something. From what I heard from their discussion (they spoke my mother tongue when alone), it was a misunderstanding on their part and they argued the ticket system wasn't clear, which seems to be a regular complaint in the reviews here. They tried to explain to her that they had no intention of frauding, calmly and politely, and she kept telling them off very rudely. She even called security on the old man. I told her that she was a very unpleasant person and that she should show people some respect and she pretended she didn't understand me, then starting making faces at me. This is borderline sociopathic behavior.

Given the regular complaints on this platform about the rudeness of some of your staff and your unclear and expensive ticket policy with only one formula:
- You obviously care more about money than about your visitors, and have no self-respect by allowing such rude behavior in a house of God.
- I question your intelligence in providing clear instructions

Since you obviously have no intention to change, I will certainly not encourage anyone to visit your premises.
Written 27 June 2024
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hrmanager
Enfield, UK731 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Couples
We bought a ticket and audio guide which gave us access to all of the sites but we didn't have time to visit them all. The Spanish synagogue was very beautiful but the most interesting element was the old cemetery and the small synagogue with the names of all the holocaust victims. My audio tour stopped working half way round and the guide I spoke to was unable to help me with it, which was a little disappointing.
Written 5 December 2022
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Thank you for your review. Audioguide JMP does not operate, any complaint should be addressed to: info@audioguide.cz. The reactions of the majority of visitors, however, clearly indicates satisfaction with the service.
Written 14 December 2022
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Tereza M
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
We first wanted to do the tour of Jewish Prague by ourselves, no audio guide - just reading the little pieces of texts next to expositions. We had an underwhelming feeling about the experience, as we couldn’t make sense of all the information and ended up just swiftly passing through some of the synagogues and the cemetery. We then decided to give it another try and booked a tour with Yvonne. From the very beginning, her knowledge and enthusiasm for Jewish history in Prague captivated us. She answered all of our questions exhaustively and we ended up prolonging our tour to almost 4 hours. With a Yvonne, though, there was not one moment when we would be bored or overwhelmed. One of the members of our group started feeling a little bit dizzy in the Pinkas Synagogue which serves as the Holocaust memorial - it had a heavy atmosphere and the weather was also quite warm. Yvonne made sure they were okay while continuing the tour in a manner we were comfortable with.
I have nothing but good things to say! Can’t wait for our Terezin tour!
Written 9 July 2023
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Thank you for your review and we´ll be pleased to see you again in the museum.
Written 26 July 2023
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WanderingOttersons
Denver, CO1,476 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
Beautiful on the inside with a very interesting museum. We did this as part of a ticket that gives you access to this building, the cemetery and a few other sites in Prague Jewish Town (but NOT the Old-New Synagogue). There is a lot of Jewish history in this area and these sites and museums give you a great glimpse into that. It’s well worth the cost and time to spend a couple of hours to see these places.
Written 28 August 2023
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Thank you for your review and we´ll be pleased to see you again in the museum.
Written 29 August 2023
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BibiLou
Zinnowitz, Germany37 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Couples
Yes, the Synagogue was beautiful, the stories they tell in the exhibition are informative and the pieces they show are interesting.
However.
It took us a long time to think about buying a ticket for entry. The sole reason being that you could not visit the Synagogue separately. You had to buy a ticket for that synagogue and other places in the area. We were only interested in the Spanish Synagogue and the Old Jewish Cemetery but had to buy a ticket for 6 attractions or more.
If you are interested in all the buildings in the Jewish quarter you'll be happy, we're sure, but we weren't.
Written 26 February 2023
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Thank you for your review. The exhibitions in the JMP buildings form a whole, therefore we sell tickets for all exhibitions and not just individual ticket to the Spanish Synagogue. Thank you for your understanding.
Written 6 March 2023
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anita l
3 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Friends
The synagogue is a beautiful building, with plenty of display boards explaining the context and background. However, my experience was spoiled by witnessing a man being harangued by a member of the staff on reception because he declined to buy the add-on audio guide. He clearly didn't want it, but she did go on at him at length and suggested that it wasn't worth going in if he didn't have it as he wouldn't understand anything. He politely stood his ground but the conversation only ended when he moved away. I didn't feel her behaviour was appropriate for a religious building, and neither for someone dealing with tourists on a daily basis. I bought my ticket from a fair haired young woman who was very nice, as were the rest of the people looking after the building.
Written 19 September 2023
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Thank you for your review. Audioguide JMP does not operate, any complaint should be addressed to: info@audioguide.cz. The reactions of the majority of visitors, however, clearly indicates satisfaction with the service.
Written 20 September 2023
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viscountesslily
California516 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Solo
This is a must see on your tourist agenda. There are three options for tickets. The one I purchased was 550 crowns or about $25 to see all the synagogues, the cemetery and the ceremonial hall. When I bought the tickets, the lady tried to sell the audio accompaniment but when I declined because I told her I have the book with me she kind of got upset. I think it’s the persons choice if they wanted to spend the prices for the ticket but I could see the change in her personality when I refused three times the audio that could be played on my phone while touring the synagogues. Overall, it’s worth going into the synagogues.
Written 21 June 2023
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Thank you for your review. Audioguide JMP does not operate, any complaint should be addressed to: info@audioguide.cz. The reactions of the majority of visitors, however, clearly indicates satisfaction with the service.
Written 3 July 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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