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Josefov

The Jewish Quarter


Staromestske namesti
Prague,
11000

Neighborhood: Josefov -- Jewish Quarter

Nearest Train: Staromestske (Line A)

Phone: +420 2 2171 4444
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In a small area of the Old Town between Staromestske namesti and Charles Bridge, lies the historical Jewish Quarter with its old walled ghetto, cemetery (there are 12,000 tombstones), and various synagogues including the Old-New Synagogue dating from 1270 (the oldest in Europe still in use). Dating from at least the 13th century, with its many cobbled streets, courtyards and squares, the area provides an atmosphere, especially at night, which is unrivalled in Prague.

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The Jewish quarter was beautiful and heartbreaking. The cemetry was incredible and so was the Spanis...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from New York City, Ny on Apr 27 2007

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