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The Old-New Synagogue vs Old Town Square
Old Town Square and The Old-New Synagogue are both endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Old Town Square ranks marginally better than The Old-New Synagogue. Old Town Square has a TripExpert Score of 88 with accolades from 7 reviewers including Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
The Old-New Synagogue
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Maiselova 18, Prague 111 01, Czech Republic
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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."
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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."
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Lonely Planet
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"Completed around 1270, the Old-New Synagogue is Europe’s oldest working synagogue and one of Prague’s earliest Gothic buildings."
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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."
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Let's Go
"The Old-New Synagogue is the oldest synagogue in all of Europe and the oldest working synagogue outside Israel."
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Old Town Square
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Staroměstské náměstí, Old Town Square, Prague 1, Czech Republic
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Concierge
"Old Town Square (Staroměstské Náměstí) is the heart of historic Prague and has more gawk-worthy points per square foot than just about any other location in town."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of Europe’s biggest and most beautiful urban spaces... has been Prague’s principal public square since the 10th century."
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Afar Magazine
"Look close enough at the gothic Tyn Church on Prague's Old Town Square."
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Afar Magazine
"Prague's Astronomical Clock is the world's oldest working one of its kind. Installed in 1410, it is located on the Old Town City Hall in Prague's Old Town Square."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Lined with historical houses, dominated by two large churches and the tall tower of the town hall, this vast square is the real heart of the quarter."
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