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Old Synagogue
Historic Jewish house of worship in Kraków's Kazimierz district, dating back to the 15th century, serving as a museum of Polish Jewry today.
- 24 Szeroka
- 12 422 09 62
- https://www.muzeumkrakowa.pl/oddzialy/stara-synagoga
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The Old Synagogue has weathered near destruction at the hands of the Nazis and now stands as one of only two remaining Gothic synagogues in the world. It sits at the end of wide Szeroka Street with its redbrick façade and gabled extensions. Inside, you’ll catch an immersive museum collection that’s dedicated to the history and the culture of the Jews in Krakow.
jrfrancis 2 years ago
Old Synagogue Articles
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41 of the Best Things to Do in Krakow
Read more...So, you’re heading off to Krakow? Get ready for a whirlwind of Gothic castles, cobbled squares topped by majestic palaces, leafy parks, and, of course, more potent vodka shots than you’ll care to remember (or be able to remember!). Yep, this cultural hub of Poland is unquestionably one of the most enthralling towns on the […]