Jewish Heritage in Prague: Private Half-Day Walking Tour
Description
Explore the long and fascinating history of Jewish people in Prague, dating from the tenth century, through the atrocities of World War II, up to the present day. Located in the heart of Prague’s Old Town, the Jewish Ghetto is a truly eye-opening journey into the heart of medieval European history. Your tour will include visits to the numerous synagogues open to the public, including Europe’s oldest working Jewish Temple- the Old-New Synagogue. Completed around 1270, the Old-New Synagogue is one of Prague’s earliest Gothic buildings and one of its most beautiful. You have to step down into it because it predates the raising of Staré Město’s street level in the medieval period, to guard against floods. Throughout your tour, you will gain a greater appreciation of the struggles the Jewish community has faced in Central Europe and will understand how in the 19th century, Jewish hardship would eventually become woven into the intellectual movement of Prague.
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Itinerary
Explore the long and fascinating history of Jewish people in Prague, dating from the tenth century, through the atrocities of World War II, up to the present day. Located in the heart of Prague’s Old Town, the Jewish Ghetto is a truly eye-opening journey into the heart of medieval European history and you will hear it all on this Jewish Heritage tour.
Visit the most important synagogues in Prague, Old and New Synagogue and Pinkas Synagogue.
Discover one of the largest collections of Judaica in the world in the Jewish Museum.
Visit the famed old Jewish cemetery, one of the largest of its kind in Europe, where the oldest grave dates back to 1439.
Walk over Prague's most famous bridge, Manes Bridge.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
