Experts' Choice Award The Old-New Synagogue
What the experts agree on
Europe's oldest working synagogue, completed around 1270, this Gothic masterpiece still hosts services today. Legend claims its stones came from Jerusalem's Temple, though scholars debate this origin story.
“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.”
– Fodor'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 "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 "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 "The Old-New Synagogue is the oldest synagogue in all of Europe and the oldest working synagogue outside Israel." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"For some, the Staronová Synagoga was built with stones brought from the Temple of Jerusalem. Others claim that it appeared entirely built." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Synagogue built from the stones of Solomon's temple contains the golem of Prague. " Full review
