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Prasna brana vs The Old-New Synagogue

Powder Tower and The Old-New Synagogue are both endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, The Old-New Synagogue scores slightly better than Powder Tower. The Old-New Synagogue comes in at 84 with accolades from 7 reviewers like Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.

Prasna brana
Prasna brana
8 / 10
náměstí Republiky 5, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Used as storage space for gunpowder, this dark, imposing tower... offers a striking view of the Old Town and Prague Castle from the top." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A passage to the north of St Vitus Cathedral leads to the Powder Tower, also called Mihulka, which was built in the 15th century as part of the castle’s defences." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The Powder Gate (or Tower) is a piece of late 15th-century flotsam, a lonely relic of the fortifications that used to ring the whole town." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Only if you are particularly resourceful that you can discover certain treats the city has to offer." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"An exhibition on the 2 nd floor presents the different towers in Prague, from the 12C to the TV tower." Full review
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From the top there is a fine panorama over the city.
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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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