Prague jewish quarter

The Jewish community of Prague (and greater Bohemia) has been traced as far back as the 10th century. And, with a few exceptions (Jews were expelled from Prague in 1542 and 1561, and again in 1744 from all of Bohemia and even beyond), the city has maintained a Jewish presence ever since. Today, the community

Learn about the Jewish Town Hall of Prague 🔽 ✡️The hall was built in 1586, in Renaissance style ✡️After burning down in 1755, it was reconstructed in a Late Baroque style ✡️The hall was one of many building projects run by Mordechai Maisel. His other projects include the first Jewish hospital, the High Synagogue, and paving main street of the Jewish quarter.

The city of Prague was home to nearly 100,000 Jews before the start of World War II. Unfortunately the atrocious acts of the Shoah and the time since then has diminished the Jewish population to

Prague, Czech Republic 🇨🇿 . . Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is like stepping into a storybook. It's famous for the Charles Bridge, which connects the old town to the stunning Prague Castle overlooking the city. You can wander through cobblestone streets in Old Town Square, check out the Astronomical Clock, and soak in the baroque architecture. Don't miss exploring the Jewish Quarter with its rich history. Whether you're cruising on the Vltava River or enjoying the vibe at…

Looking northwest. "Josefov (also Jewish Quarter; German: Josefstadt) is a town quarter and the smallest cadastral area of Prague, Czech Republic, formerly the Jewish ghetto of the town. It is surrounded by the Old Town. The quarter is often represented by the flag of Prague's Jewish community, a yellow Magen David (Star of David) on a red field. Jews are believed to have settled in Prague as early as the 10th century. The first pogrom was in 1096 (the first crusade) and eventually they were…

I loved Prague. I spent a week exploring this fabulous city, taking in the sites, but I admit I missed out a large part of Prague’s history on my visit – Prague’s Jewish history. When I had the chance to take a virtual tour of Prague’s Jewish Quarter with Czech Tourism and Prague City Adventures it was the perfect opportunity to learn more about the lives of Jewish People in Prague, in particular during World War II. | Prague History Tour | Things to do in Prague | Jewish Tours in Prague

A rainy second day in Prague exploring the Jewish Quarter and castle area ☔️

Dating to the second half of the 19th century. Jewish Quarter. Single RAW converted to HDR. Thanks FlickrFriends for your much appreciated visit and comments ;-) FlickrFrank

Spanish Synagogue in Prague

The Jewish Quarter in Prague has a lot of interesting sites. Not only a museum and a couple of synagogues, but also one of the oldest cemeteries in Europe.