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Muzeum Krakowa - Stara Synagoga

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Muzeum Krakowa - Stara Synagoga
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History Museums
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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One of two surviving Gothic synagogues in the world (the other is in the city of Prague) that was restored after World War II and now houses a Jewish Museum. Opening hours: winter season (November – March) Monday 10.00 am - 2.00 pm Tuesday - Sunday 9.00 am - 4.00 pm summer season (April – October) Monday 10.00 am - 2.00 pm Tuesday - Sunday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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462 reviews
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VeronicaSjogren
Ystad, Sweden1,911 contributions
History
Nov 2023 • Couples
A place for respect and history of the Jewish people. in my opinion it should be a free visit for all even though I understand that someone have to maintain it.
Written 6 November 2023
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Ann_CatherineNorway
Oslo, Norway355 contributions
Interesting
Jun 2023 • Family
Fairly intersection museum. Many objects and good explanations. Giftshop and close to many restaurants in the area. Tells the stories about the synagoge as well as Jewish religion.
Written 27 June 2023
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel39,605 contributions
A 15th century synagogue.
Mar 2023
This is the old synagogue, located in the center of the Jewish quarter in Krakow.
The synagogue also includes a museum inside.
Notice just how fortified this 15th century synagogue was built - as to have the maximum protection for its worshipers.
Written 20 March 2023
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LakridsKaffe
United Kingdom137 contributions
Unexpected gem
Feb 2023 • Couples
The visit was unplanned, but well worth it. The building is beautiful inside, and the museum has a lot of items and descriptions which will give anyone a good introduction into Judaism. We came 45min before closing which was just enough time to walk leisurely around the exhibit and read most text.
Written 25 February 2023
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Andy L
Dingwall, UK208 contributions
Worthwhile visiting
Sep 2022 • Couples
Unplanned but as we were ambling by my wife suggested we go in and although I am neither Jewish nor very religious I must say I was somewhat surprised by the interior and history within. The reason we spent over an hour there says it all.
Written 10 September 2022
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Mark42139
New York City, NY1,649 contributions
Beautiful Synagogue
Aug 2022
This is a very beautiful pre World War 2 synagogue and definitely worth a visit. It is central located in Kazimierez in Krakow.
Written 21 August 2022
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK618,757 contributions
Historic
Aug 2022 • Friends
I love nothing better than walking around the fantastic Jewish Quarter ( Kazimierz District ) ,so much history ,I love to view the synagogues around this district ,one of the most historic is Old Synagogue .
This synagogue was constructed between 1407-1492 ,it is Poland's oldest standing synagogue ,it was renovated and expanded by famous Italian architect Mateo Gucci in 1570 ,it looks amazing but what I most enjoy about viewing this synagogue is about the fact it's still standing when you consider about the German Army occupation of Krakow during World War Two when all vestiges of the Jewish faith were more or less obliterated ,now a museum showcasing the history of the Jews in Poland ,it's a synagogue that most definitely well worth checking out if you're planning on visiting Krakow ,it's easy to locate along the most beautiful street in Krakow's Jewish Quarter namely Ulica Szeroka .
Written 11 August 2022
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Viol
1 contribution
Ruined Trip
Jul 2022
The opening hours on the Internet do not correspond to reality. I went to Kazimierz specifically for this synagogue, but the guard wouldn't let me in. It was written on the Internet that the synagogue was supposed to be open for a few more hours, but the guard said that I was just twenty minutes before closing time there and it was not possible to go inside. Ruined Trip!...
Written 6 August 2022
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Daveygrohl
Yorkshire Dales National Park, UK350 contributions
Free entry
Feb 2022 • Family
We found this synagogue while walking around the Jewish district, it’s closed at 2pm, last entry 13:30 on a Monday and we made it just in time. It was free entry and we spent around 40
Minutes inside. There is not much history on the occupation of Poland, more a history of the Jewish faith, and as complete novices to th subject it was really interesting.
Written 23 February 2022
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kwiewiorowski
Poznan, Poland2,326 contributions
A veritable look into the past, which sadly, no longer exists.
Aug 2021
This ancient building is situated in equally ancient Kazimierz quarters of Cracow, which is worth visiting in its own right. The name comes after the king, who granted Jewish community vast privileges back in Middle Ages. There are very few Jews in Poland these days even though before WW2 they represented up to 15% of the population. Not surprisingly there are numerous buildings and other artefacts from those times. The Synagogue is now converted into a museum of Jewish life and culture and is very interesting at that. A veritable look into the past, which sadly, no longer exists. There is a modest fee to pay.
Written 16 January 2022
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