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Charles Bridge vs The Old-New Synagogue

Charles Bridge and The Old-New Synagogue are both rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Old-New Synagogue ranks slightly higher than Charles Bridge. The Old-New Synagogue scores 87 with approval from 7 sources like Michelin Guide, Let's Go and Time Out.

Charles Bridge
Charles Bridge
8 / 10
Between Mala Strana and the Old Town, Prague 11000, Czech Republic
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This is Prague's signature monument, and worth the denomination." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Strolling across Charles Bridge is everybody’s favourite Prague activity." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This was the first stone bridge over the Vltava... it has seen all the great and evil events of this city." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Thirty statues or groups of statues placed at regular intervals decorate the struts of the Charles Bridge." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
"The city’s signature stone bridge, replete with buskers, lovers and 30 saints standing watch, perfectly frames the sight of Prague Castle above and links Old Town with Malá Strana, as it has since 1357." Full review
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The Old-New Synagogue
The Old-New Synagogue
8 / 10
Maiselova 18, Prague 111 01, Czech Republic
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Dating from the mid-13th century, this is the oldest functioning synagogue in Europe and one of the most important works of early Gothic in Prague." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"First called the New Synagogue to distinguish it from an even older one that no longer exists, the Old-New Synagogue, built around 1270, is Europe's oldest remaining Jewish house of worship." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Completed around 1270, the Old-New Synagogue is Europe’s oldest working synagogue and one of Prague’s earliest Gothic buildings." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The Old-New Synagogue is a rather forlorn piece of medievalism that's now been returned to the community and is still used for services." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"The Old-New Synagogue is the oldest synagogue in all of Europe and the oldest working synagogue outside Israel." Full review
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