The Old Synagogue in Krakow is a must-visit location for those interested in learning about Jewish culture and history. The synagogue, which is the oldest still-standing synagogue in Poland, has been beautifully restored both inside and out. While the exterior may not be as impressive as the interior, the exhibits inside offer a wealth of information on the history of the synagogue and Judaism as a whole.
Despite its historical value, the Old Synagogue can get quite crowded with tourists, so be prepared for a potentially crowded experience. However, the fact that entrance is free makes it a more accessible option for those on a budget. For those unsure about paying the entrance fee, visiting on a Monday is a great option as entrance is free on that day.
Visiting the Old Synagogue is not just about appreciating the architecture and exhibits, but also about gaining knowledge and understanding of the Jewish culture and its traditions. The museum provides a comprehensive look into various aspects of Jewish life, including weddings, death customs, food diets, and the history of the Jewish people. It is a place that deserves respect and should be treated as a spiritual and religious site.
While some visitors had negative experiences with a particular security guard, overall, the staff at the Old Synagogue are praised for their kindness and respect. It is unfortunate when negative encounters with staff members overshadow the importance and value of such a place.
For those interested in visiting, it is worth noting that the museum is located in the Kazimierz district of Krakow, and is related to the history of Jews in the city. It may not be as captivating for everyone, but for those with an interest in Jewish culture and history, it offers an interesting and informative experience.
Overall, the Old Synagogue in Krakow provides a unique opportunity to learn about Jewish culture, traditions, and history. It may not have the same intensity as other old synagogues, but it is still a significant and important site to visit, especially for those who are Jewish and traveling through the area.
Address:
Szeroka 24, Kraków
Phone:
+48 12 422 09 62
19.09.24
Rok
Synagoge that survived WWII and was agreed on with jewish comunity transformed to museum that showes you impact of their culture in Poland, how they intigrated in society, their ways ..... Now I know more
23.08.24
Eszter
Interesting old building with the history and significance explained in the exhibition. Also very nice and cool in a hot day. Nice to sit and contemplate there for a bit.
16.08.24
Łukasz
In Krakow's Kazimierz at ul. Szeroka, in the former Jewish district, now houses the oldest synagogue in Poland.
Its creation is associated with the initiative of the founder of the city of Kazimierz - King Casimir the Great, or the arrival of C.. Read more »zech Jews to Poland after the Prague pogrom in 1389.
The oldest parts of the building date back to the 15th century and the entire structure refers to the Gothic German and Czech synagogues. Until 1939, the synagogue served as the main temple of Krakow's Jews.
Pay attention to the city walls of Kazimierz.
Established in 1335, Kazimierz was supposed to protect the capital of the state, Kraków, from the south. Its defensive walls were built around the mid-14th century. In addition to their defensive function, they also served as a flood dam for low-lying Kazimierz.
06.08.24
Mimi
I have paid 1§ zl for a tickets and it was worth it. Inside 3 halls with museum and large prayer room. great room with history of jewish people from Kazimierz and Podgorze. Its worth it to get in. IMO religious jewish people travelling from US o.. Read more »r Israel should get in for free.
27.02.24
Hui
Historic building which is interesting on its own, but also lots of explanation and about Jewish religion and culture. The oldest synagogue in Poland apparently. Entry was 18 zloty I believe. Visit would probably take an hour.
31.07.23
Rikke
Very good place to learn about Jewish culture! They have very good explanations for various tradition so I'd definitely recommend it. It was very heavy touristed though, so it was a bit too crowded. It's free to enter though
25.05.23
Robert
The oldest synagogue in Krakow and one of the oldest surviving synagogues in Poland. It is now a museum and you may only enter for a fee. Nicely restored inside and out. The interior is far more impressive than the exterior. There are exhibits on the.. Read more » history of the synagogue inside, as well as exhibits explaining Judaism.
22.05.23
Gitty
Of incredible historical value, this is the oldest synagogue still standing in Poland today. It houses a small exhibit on Jewish History in Poland.
08.04.23
veronica
The "Old Synagogue" is a place where anyone would profit from it by visiting it. If someone is not sure whether it is worthed its money, then they can visit any Monday possible, as every Monday the entrance is for free.
Every place in this .. Read more »world exists for a reason, with its own history and importance for each one of us. I can not understand how some people may talk negatively for a place like this, as if you dedicate some time of your day just to read and get to know more about the history of this place and of this culture you will, hopefully, remember this place forever. What do I mean by saying this, is that knowledge is power and everyone deserves to get to know as much as possible in this lifetime.
All in all, it is a small Synagogue in which you will have the chance to read about the belief and the culture of these people, see their traditional instruments, learn about their weddings, death, growing up, food diets and history.
09.03.23
Elaine
A beautiful synagogue amazing it’s still standing after WW11 beautiful paintings and displays giving an insight into Jewish life in the present and years gone by very informative
02.03.23
Pupi
The synagogue was very interesting, however, the security guard who was a corpulent woman treated as unrespectfully without reason. I have decided to put a 4 stars and no less because the place is important to visit and the man of the tickets was ver.. Read more »y kind and respectful (in contrast with her).
This is a spiritual and religious place and everybody should act like this man with kindness and comprenhension. With the treatment of this woman we werent capable to find the tickets because we got nervous. Finally we found them and gave it to them.
21.02.23
Aashish
This museum is located in the Kazimierz district of Krakow. I don't find this museum very much interesting. This museum is related to the history of Jews in Krakow.
Suggestion: This museum is free on one particular day of week, find it online a.. Read more »nd visit on the day it's free.
22.10.22
Holly
Interesting with some nice photographic displays. Would be better with scheduled talks, tours or other events delving more into the history of this particular synagogue.
19.07.22
Amit
interesting indeed but lack the intensity of others old synagogues like the one in Prague. small and not that unique it offers a museum inside but again could not tell for sure what was the main topic aside of some ornaments and pictures. still, if y.. Read more »ou are jewish and traveling around them you should pay a visit.
16.07.22
Ita
Ok place to see and read about jews culture and history, hopefully more interesting for other people than me ☺️
12.07.22
Maxi
I went twice to try to visit it on the weekend and during the week, but it turns out that the closing times are not real, 17 or 14h, the last visit is 30 minutes before closing plus half an hour in line, you better get there an hour and a half before.. Read more » closing and the people who work do not provide a good information service.
03.07.22
Hayley
Literally paid to enter 2 rooms, nothing like I was expecting and I most definitely didn't learn anything!
Disappointed.
01.07.22
Robert
The oldest synagogue in Krakow and one of the oldest surviving synagogues in Poland. It is now a museum and you may only enter for a fee. Nicely restored inside and out. The interior is far more impressive than the exterior. There are exhibits on the.. Read more » history of the synagogue inside, as well as exhibits explaining Judaism.
16.06.22
Dan
Great museum for explaining the essential elements of Jewish religious observance. Densely informative with many artifacts on display. The impromptu singing of traditional songs by a visiting group of young men was a special extra treat and one permi.. Read more »tted but clearly not planned by the museum staff!
29.05.22
Ugotveod
Interesting and important spot. Recommend to take a guide to the entire Jewish story of the city
21.05.22
Robert
The oldest synagogue in Krakow and one of the oldest in Poland. It is now a museum and you may only enter for a fee. Nicely restored inside and out. The interior is far more impressive than the exterior. There are exhibits on the history of the synag.. Read more »ogue inside, as well as exhibits explaining Judaism.
07.05.22
Fran
Really informative and educational for a Christian as I am in to looking into the rites and rituals and equipment of practising Judaism. Beautiful inside, and lots of information where you can get a guidebook for 10zloty, ( which with the current exc.. Read more »hange rate for British pounds is £2 , and has lots of photos which ,in my opinion is more respectful than clicking your phone.)
05.05.22
Angel
It has a very sad story, was rebuilt, but guessing it lost much of its original charm as it looks so modern now :))
22.04.22
Debi
Well worth a visit, historically this place is interesting and an important part of the Jewish life.
09.04.22
Rostik
An important piece of the Jewish history in Krakow.
09.03.22
Milan
Very interesting building from outside. Unfortunately I did not have time to enter.
01.03.22
Dean
Interesting ... but not much mentioned about Krakow during WW2. Only an insight into the Jewish religion.
01.03.22
Victor
We will always remember all jews who have been killed during WW2 ?❤️ ? ?
20.12.21
Paul
Always find some new info there.
16.12.21
adrian
The first stop on my Jewish tour of historic Kazimierz. Krakow was, at one point, essentially the nexus of Jewish culture in Europe, & possibly the world. Some 68,000 Jews inhabited the city, prior to the Holocaust, which brought that number down.. Read more » to a mere 200 or so, after the war. This synagogue was the oldest temple in the town, on a street that had several other synagogues as well. I highly recommend taking the Walkative free tour of the area, ideally with Jacob as your guide. He was fantastic, & brought the history to life with great detail, respect & solemnity, & even humor when warranted. Highly recommend
14.12.21
Bradley
A true historical monument with plenty of great artefacts. Once you visit the time stops and you go back 50 to 100 years. Everybody should visit. Shalom
22.10.21
Fabio
delusion. low attention to the main aspects that make this sinagogue one of the most important in europe. without a guide, the visit is unuseful.
22.09.21
Adriana
Beautiful a lot of picture and old thinks
09.09.21
Alan
Very informative.
Humbling historical record.
15.08.21
Istvan
It is a must see at Cracow. There is a film about how the synagogue was built and evolved.
29.07.21
Jack
Very well preserved synagogue, we took a walking tour there and learned of it's history, it's a sad one.
06.06.21
Dion
Lot of students so it was verry loudy
13.05.21
Paka
Synagogue is now a museum. Inside are small parts of original interior and couple of artifacts related with Judaism. There are tablets explaining rituals and their relation to history of Jews. In the centre is a short exhibition about Cracow's r.. Read more »abbis. You could spend here 30 - 90 minutes.
03.12.20
ren-hsin
Should be better organised, but worth a visit
17.10.20
Kawałek
Museum in old synagogue telling the story about polish jews.
05.10.20
Sergii
Good. Very old place.
24.09.20
Viktoria
Very nice area, important to visit !
24.09.20
John
Old synagogue ? is beautiful place to visit. It was my first try with jewish food and i love it
06.09.20
Allan
A very informative insite to Judaism. Both the beliefs and culture well explained. I would highly recommend a visit.
05.09.20
Marko
Worth a visit. You can also get a ride with an electric cart from here to the
Oskar Schindler's factory.
31.07.20
Hamit
On Mondays, it is free. Obviously worthy to see it. There are many things to learn inside and there is a good exhibition about Old Kazimierz. Old and today’s Kazimierz met on photos.
22.12.19
Gergely
Real nice place and interesting piece of history.
Even if a sad period of the past blackened it, this district is a true marvel to watch and explore. Lot to learn, lot to see, lot to taste. Krakkow would not be the same without it.
And this building .. Read more »really makes the district to be what it is.
Thhank you for the things we learnt here!