Spanish Synagogue, Synagogue in Josefov district, Prague, Czech Republic
The Spanish Synagogue is a Moorish Revival temple in the Prague district of Josefov, known for its rich ornamental wall paintings and golden patterns. A central dome spans the square prayer hall, while galleries on three sides provide additional space for worshippers.
The building was erected in 1868 on the site of the Old School, a medieval synagogue that had been demolished earlier. During the occupation years, the space was misused as a warehouse for confiscated Jewish goods.
The name comes from the Moorish design elements that echo the Sephardic temples of Spain and shape the entire interior appearance. Today the building serves as a museum and concert venue, where visitors walk through exhibits on Jewish life in Bohemia and Moravia.
Visitors can tour the temple on all weekdays, with opening hours varying by season. Access is usually through a combined ticket that covers several Jewish sites in the neighborhood.
The winter prayer hall houses a collection of over six thousand silver ritual objects, mostly crafted by Prague artisans across the centuries. This collection is among the most extensive of its kind in Central Europe.
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