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St. Vitus Cathedral vs The Old-New Synagogue

Both St. Vitus Cathedral and The Old-New Synagogue are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, St. Vitus Cathedral scores slightly better than The Old-New Synagogue. St. Vitus Cathedral comes in at #5 in Prague with accolades from 7 sources like Let's Go, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.

St. Vitus Cathedral
St. Vitus Cathedral
8 / 10
Prague Castle, Prague, Czech Republic
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Fodor's Fodor's
"With its graceful, soaring towers, this Gothic cathedral—among the most beautiful in Europe—is the spiritual heart of Prague Castle and of the Czech Republic itself." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"It might appear ancient, but much of Prague's principal cathedral was completed just in time for its belated consecration in 1929." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Dominating the city skyline, the twin towers of St. Vitus Cathedral mark the largest and most significant church in the country." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The grand St. Vitus Cathedral is a wonder to see." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"The cathedral is an architectural masterpiece, complete with three magnificent towers and more flying buttresses than it knows what to do with." 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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