High Synagogue
High Synagogue
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Originally built from 1557 to 1563, this synagogue's furnishings and decorations were destroyed and stolen by the Nazis during World War II; the building was renovated during the 1970s and now serves as a workshop for the conservation of historical monuments.
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel43,253 contributions
Mar 2023
This time around, the synagogue was closed for repairs, but we did manage to get into the building and see some of the repairs being done.
As for the exterior of the building, it's beginning to show its age.
As for the exterior of the building, it's beginning to show its age.
Written March 20, 2023
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windytravel79
Budapest, Hungary1,329 contributions
Oct 2019
This is the only high and monument synagogue in Kraków - this has its historical reasons. This one was built of private money - the history of the synagogue is interesting, Actually it is under renovation. Unfortunately I could not enter, watched it only from outside.
Written December 1, 2019
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Frank W
Terneuzen, The Netherlands363 contributions
Sep 2012 • Couples
This synagogue is worth visiting in the Jewish quarter of Krakow. The renovation is ready now.
The synagogue was built about 1550.
The synagogue was built about 1550.
Written September 26, 2012
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HettiSpagetti
Wiltshire, UK72 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
I am lost for words with regards to this exhibition. It is so powerful to see the families and see that those lost have not been forgotten. A wonderful bookshop below. :-)
Written February 16, 2015
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blondemushroom
Lincoln, UK53 contributions
Jan 2012
all information is in English, under restoration at present
Written January 28, 2012
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Pub Monster Neil
Liverpool, UK69,755 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
The High Synagoga or Tall Synagogue is a wonderful building to view,constructed in 1563 ,its one of the oldest structures in the Jewish Quarter, although the facade looks faded and in distress, to me it's just showing its age ,the history attached to this synagogue is superb, the fact it survived the horrors of the German Army occupation of World War Two when nearly all vestiges of the Jewish faith were obliterated during that dark chapter in the history of mankind, this synagogue is a building that adds to the joy of walking around the wonderful Jewish Quarter of Krakow, its easy to locate along Ulica Josefa and well worth checking out if you're in the area.
Written February 17, 2024
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK828,711 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
I love nothing better than walking around the wonderful Kazimierz District ,great cafe's,pubs,bars and restaurants and superb architecture ,a structure that always catches my eye is High Synagogue .
The High Synagogue also known as The Tall Synagogue was constructed by 1563 ,it's a wonderful looking building ,a bit of a plain exterior with graffiti covered walls on some parts of the synagogue ,the building has a faded elegance to it ,my twin brother Ste and I were heading to Izaak Food Market and passed this synagogue ,never ventured in but I was content to take some photo's before moving on ,it's a beautiful building,well worth checking out if you're in the area and easy to locate along Ulica Josefa in the Jewish Quarter.
The High Synagogue also known as The Tall Synagogue was constructed by 1563 ,it's a wonderful looking building ,a bit of a plain exterior with graffiti covered walls on some parts of the synagogue ,the building has a faded elegance to it ,my twin brother Ste and I were heading to Izaak Food Market and passed this synagogue ,never ventured in but I was content to take some photo's before moving on ,it's a beautiful building,well worth checking out if you're in the area and easy to locate along Ulica Josefa in the Jewish Quarter.
Written August 21, 2022
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Mark42139
New York City, NY1,650 contributions
Aug 2022
This is a very historical 16th century synagogue in Krakow's Kazimerez district, and it is definitely worth a visit.
Written August 21, 2022
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HCovik
Atlanta, GA3,283 contributions
Sep 2019
The building looks decrepit, similar to the cafe next door (2 Okna) and the next house over. I have no clue why as so much of Krakow has been renovated. The building goes back to 1563 and is the third oldest synagogue.
It is called the "High Synagogue" because the prayer hall was located on the upper floor. Today on the ground floor there is a library and on the upper floor a photographic exhibition relating to the history of Jewish families in Krakow during the two world wars. The prayer room has very large ceilings and some of the original details remain and some of the murals have been restored.
It is called the "High Synagogue" because the prayer hall was located on the upper floor. Today on the ground floor there is a library and on the upper floor a photographic exhibition relating to the history of Jewish families in Krakow during the two world wars. The prayer room has very large ceilings and some of the original details remain and some of the murals have been restored.
Written September 29, 2019
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Hawk470
Baltimore, MD2,682 contributions
Jun 2019
With its imposing exterior when viewed from across the street you can easily tell that the High Synagogue, dating from the 16th century, was a house of worship, but not much remains of its religious identity inside. Stripped by the Nazis, only the rectangular frame of the Renaissance-era Aron ha Kodesh (where the ark of the Torah was kept) and the ornament above show a liturgical purpose. Instead the space is used for various exhibits. When we visited, we saw the fascinating photo story of several Jewish families in interwar Krakow.
If you only have time for a couple of synagogues in Krakow, I’d make this one a lower priority, but it is worth a visit if you have the time.
If you only have time for a couple of synagogues in Krakow, I’d make this one a lower priority, but it is worth a visit if you have the time.
Written August 20, 2019
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