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St Nicholas Church vs The Old-New Synagogue

Church of St. Nicholas and The Old-New Synagogue are both rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Church of St. Nicholas scores marginally better than The Old-New Synagogue. Church of St. Nicholas comes in at 87 with praise from 7 publications like Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.

St Nicholas Church
St Nicholas Church
8 / 10
Malostranské náměstí, 118 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Afternoon and evening concerts for visitors are held almost continuously—walk past and you're sure to get leafleted for one." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"At the site of a former Gothic church built by German merchants, this St. Nicholas church was designed in 1735." Full review
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One notable piece inside is the 19th-century crystal chandelier
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The fabulous St Nicholas Church is a Greek Orthodox beauty."
Time Out Time Out
"An interior and dome... that's dedicated to high Baroque at its most flamboyantly camp." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The façade of the Church of St. Nicholas, giving onto Old Town Square, is a splendid Baroque construction." 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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