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Prague Jewish Quarter (Josefov)
A visit to Josefov will show you what remains of the old Jewish Quarter of Prague. Although much of it has been destroyed and built over by modern buildings, you can still get a feel for its past and visit the synagogues and cemetery overseen by the Jewish Museum.
The Jewish population of Prague began to be persecuted during the Crusades and was eventually contained in a walled ghetto. Periods of relative prosperity and peace, with a certain degree of self-administration, alternated with oppression and horrific massacres.
Ironically, the survival of much of the Old Quarter and many of the artefacts in the Jewish Museum's collection is due to the Nazis, who assembled the objects and marked out the sites for a museum of an 'extinct race'.
Practical Info
Josefov is between the Old Town Square and the Vltava River. You can take a tour between the various sites of the museum with an English-speaking guide.
Tours & Tickets
Prague in One Day Sightseeing Tour
Discover the magic of Prague, a modern and vibrant city full of energy, on this introductory tour of the Czech capital. Perfect for first-time visitors, this ... Read more
Location:
Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Prague Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: Jewish Quarter and Prague Castle Tours plus Vltava Cruise
There is no better way to see Prague than on a double-decker, hop-on hop-off bus! See top Prague attractions on this comprehensive sightseeing tour, such as ... Read more
Location:
Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: Ticket valid for 48 hours
Small-Group Prague Walking Tour: Old Town, Wenceslas Square and Jewish Quarter with Dessert
Discover Prague’s Old Town and other central city attractions on this three-hour walking tour. With a knowledgeable guide, walk from one famous landmark to the ... Read more
Location:
Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Jewish Prague Walking Tour
Experience Prague's Jewish history on a fascinating walking tour through one of the only Central European Jewish town quarters that survived the Holocaust. ... Read more
Location:
Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
