Dubrovnik Synagogue Synagogue

Address: Kardinala Stepinca 3 / Old Town, Dubrovnik, Croatia (in the Jewish quarter near Stradun)

Admission: Admission usually by arrangement with the Jewish Community Museum or local heritage organizations; check the Dubrovnik Museums for current pricing

The Dubrovnik Synagogue is a historic Jewish house of worship located in the Old Town of Dubrovnik, Croatia. It is recognised as one of the older Sephardic-style synagogues in Europe and forms part of the city’s Jewish heritage ensemble.

The synagogue building is associated with the medieval and early modern Jewish community of Dubrovnik and today is integrated with the Jewish Museum of Dubrovnik, which preserves ritual objects and documents related to the community’s history. The structure reflects a long continuity of use and conservation within the walled city.

The synagogue sits within Dubrovnik’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, close to the main pedestrian thoroughfare and other historic landmarks.

• Historic synagogue and museum: Part of Dubrovnik’s Old Town ensemble; the building houses the Jewish Museum of Dubrovnik and is among the oldest Sephardic synagogues in Europe.

The synagogue is inside Dubrovnik’s Old Town, a short stroll from the Stradun (main pedestrian street). Arrive on foot; the Old Town is pedestrianised and well signed. If coming from the city’s main bus station, it’s a 15-20 minute walk uphill toward the Ploče Gate and then into the medieval lanes.

• If visiting during Catholic mass times the synagogue may be closed - check opening times in advance.
• Look for the wear patterns on the stone steps and the candle-holders; they tell the story of centuries of ritual.
• Combine a visit with the nearby Jewish cemetery on Mt. Srđ for a fuller picture of the community's history.