Old New Synagogue

The Old New Synagogue, located in Prague’s Josefov district, is a Gothic-style synagogue dating back to around 1270 and serving as a place of worship and historic landmark.

The Old New Synagogue, also known as Staronová synagoga, is a synagogue located in Josefov, within Prague 1, Czech Republic. Constructed in the Gothic architectural style, its origins trace back to around 1270. It functions as a place of worship and holds significance as a historic synagogue.

The building is maintained by an organization referred to as “npu.” Further information regarding its heritage designation is complex, with indications of both national and cultural monument status within the Czech Republic, though these designations are disputed.

Visitors can find additional details and opening hours, which vary seasonally, at https://pamatkovykatalog.cz/staronova-synagoga-23331470 and https://www.jewishmuseum.cz/. The synagogue serves the Jewish religion and represents an important aspect of Czech heritage.

Practical information

Opening hours
Jan 01 11:00-17:00; Jan 02-Mar 31,Oct 19-Dec 31 09:00-17:00; Apr 01-31,Sep 01-Oct 18 09:00-18:00; May 01-Aug 31 09:00-19:00; Aug 03 11:00-19:00; Dec 24 09:00-14:00; Sa off; JH off