Remuh Synagogue, Renaissance synagogue in Kazimierz district, Kraków, Poland.
Remuh Synagogue is a Renaissance structure in the Kazimierz district with a central prayer hall surrounded by wrought-iron railings around the bimah. Chandeliers hang throughout the interior, creating pools of light across the historic space.
Construction was completed in 1557 after receiving royal approval despite initial resistance from Church authorities. The building survived centuries of upheaval in the region.
The synagogue carries the name of Rabbi Moses Isserles, a scholar whose commentaries shaped how Jewish law and practice are understood today. His influence remains present in how people engage with the space and its spiritual meaning.
The interior is accessible, but visitors should expect narrow stairs and a historically preserved layout that limits maneuverability. It is closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays, so plan your visit accordingly.
An adjacent cemetery holds hundreds of original tombstones carved with Hebrew inscriptions that unexpectedly survived Nazi destruction during the Second World War. These stones quietly document the presence of a community that lived here for generations.
Location: Kraków
Inception: 1556
GPS coordinates: 50.05267,19.94726
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41
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