Things to do in Old Synagogue
The Old Synagogue was built between the 15th and 16th centuries, and is the oldest synagogue in Krakow and Poland. The synagogue, located in the Kazimierz district and until 1939 was considered a temple, while now it is a museum dedicated to the history of Krakow's Jews.
It is undoubtedly one of the most important and valuable monuments of Jewish architecture in Europe. What we see today does not reflect the first construction of the synagogue, which had Gothic architecture. It was destroyed by fire in 1557 and rebuilt in a Renaissance style by the Italian architect Matteo Gucci.
The synagogue was also severely damaged during the Nazi occupation and was rebuilt between 1955 and 1957 respecting its Gothic-Renaissance appearance.
Our recommendations in Old Synagogue
Krakow Card with free museums, attractions, and public transport
Discover Krakow with the comfortable Krakow Card, visit the most interesting museums and attractions in the city and take advantage to use public transport free of charge.
Jewish Kazimierz District walking tour
See Kazimierz, the former Jewish district with a dark history and explore the remnants of the World War II ghetto in Podgórze.
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Krakow Card with Schindler's Factory entrance
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Krakow private tour of Kazimierz including Old Jewish Quarter
Explore Krakow's Kazimierz district on a 3-hour private tour. See seven synagogues & the Old Jewish Quarter together with your knowledgeable guide.
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Krakow Card with free museums, attractions, and public transport
Discover Krakow with the comfortable Krakow Card, visit the most interesting museums and attractions in the city and take advantage to use public transport free of charge.
Jewish Kazimierz District walking tour
See Kazimierz, the former Jewish district with a dark history and explore the remnants of the World War II ghetto in Podgórze.
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Krakow Card with Schindler's Factory entrance
Discover Krakow with the comfortable Krakow Card, visit the most interesting museums and Schindler's Factory.
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Krakow private tour of Kazimierz including Old Jewish Quarter
Explore Krakow's Kazimierz district on a 3-hour private tour. See seven synagogues & the Old Jewish Quarter together with your knowledgeable guide.
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Krakow private walking tour including Kazimierz
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Guided Self-balancing scooter tour in Jewish Quarter Kazimierz
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Old Synagogue
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Reviews Old Synagogue
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“The guide was excellent great way to see the city”
“el guia nos vino a buscar a la hora y fue muy amable durante todo el tour, una muy buena experiencia, lo recomiendo, aunque no hablo ingles, nos entendimos a la perfeccion”
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