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Stary zidovsky Hrbitov vs The Old-New Synagogue

Both are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Old Jewish Cemetery ranks significantly higher than The Old-New Synagogue. Old Jewish Cemetery ranks #2 in Prague with positive reviews from 6 publications including Let's Go, Time Out and Michelin Guide.

Stary zidovsky Hrbitov
Stary zidovsky Hrbitov
9 / 10
Široká, 110 00 Praha, Czech Republic
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Fodor's Fodor's
"An unforgettable sight, this cemetery is where all Jews living in Prague from the 15th century to 1787 were laid to rest." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Just 1 block from the Old-New Synagogue, this is one of Europe's oldest Jewish burial grounds... One of the world's most crowded cemeteries: a 1-block area filled with tens of thousands of graves." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Founded in the early 15th century, it has a palpable atmosphere of mourning even after two centuries of disuse (it was closed in 1787)." Full review
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This is one of Prague’s most popular sights, so if you’re hoping to have a moment of quiet contemplation you’ll probably be disappointed.
Time Out Time Out
"The Old Jewish Cemetery, where all of Prague's Jewish residents were buried until the late 1600s, is one of the eeriest remnants of the city's once-thriving Jewish community." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"Make sure to notice the little stones on the tombstones—traditionally, these are used instead of flowers, adding to the beautiful, gray-and-green simplicity of the cemetery." 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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