Jewish Town Hall, Renaissance town hall in Josefov, Prague, Czech Republic
The Jewish Town Hall is a Renaissance building with a late Baroque facade standing at the corner of Maiselova Street in the Jewish Quarter. Its distinctive design with ornamental details makes it a recognizable landmark within the historic district.
The town hall was built in 1577 under the patronage of Mayor Mordechai Maisel as the community grew. A major fire in 1755 led architect Josef Schlesinger to reconstruct it substantially, giving it much of the baroque styling visible today.
The building continues to serve as the administrative hub for Prague's Jewish community and reflects centuries of Jewish life in the city. Walking past it gives you a sense of how this community has maintained its presence and identity through the centuries.
The town hall is located at Maiselova 250/18 in Prague 1 and is easily accessible while walking through the Jewish Quarter. The exterior can be viewed freely as you move through the narrow streets and squares of the historic neighborhood.
Two clocks are set into the facade: one displays standard Roman numerals, while the other features Hebrew letters that move in the opposite direction, creating an unusual symbol of cultural duality. This twin timekeeping reflects the historical interplay between communities.
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