Spanish Synagogue, Synagogue in Josefov district, Prague, Czech Republic
The Spanish Synagogue features a central dome rising above a square floor plan, with rich Moorish-style decorations covering the interior walls.
Built in 1868 on the site of the Old School, the Spanish Synagogue served as a warehouse for confiscated Jewish property during Nazi occupation.
The permanent exhibition within the synagogue documents the history of Czech and Moravian Jews from the 18th century to the present day.
The synagogue welcomes visitors daily from 9:00 to 16:30 in winter months and until 18:00 during summer, with reduced prices for students.
The synagogue houses winter prayer hall displays over 6,000 silver artifacts, primarily manufactured by Prague craftsmen through the centuries.
Location: Prague 1
Location: Josefov
Inception: 1868
Architects: Vojtěch Ignác Ullmann, Josef Niklas
Official opening: 1868
Architectural style: Moorish Revival architecture, functionalism, historicism
Address: Dušní ulice, Staré Město, Praha
Website: http://jewishmuseum.cz/en/explore/sites/spanish-synagogue
GPS coordinates: 50.09036,14.42083
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:12
Notable buildings of Neo Moorish architecture show the combination of Moorish and Western elements. The structures feature arabesques, horseshoe arches and mosaics from the 19th and early 20th century. From synagogues to mosques, from palaces to public buildings, this architecture spans from Europe to Asia.
Prague features historical monuments from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The medieval center includes the Old Town Square with its astronomical clock. The royal castle overlooks the city from its hill. Charles Bridge connects the two banks of the Vltava. Religious buildings, museums, and theaters illustrate Gothic, Baroque, and modern architecture.
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