Izaak Synagogue Synagogue

Address: Izaak Synagogue (Synagoga Izaak), ul. Miodowa 44, Kraków, Poland

Website: https://www.jewish-heritage.krakow.pl/en/

Hours: Hours vary; contact local cultural authorities in Kraków for current visitor times

Admission: Entry to the synagogue may be free or by small donation; guided tours sometimes available

The Izaak Synagogue is a 17th-century synagogue in Kraków’s Kazimierz district, originally founded in 1644 by Izaak Jakubowicz. It is one of the historic synagogues that define the Old Jewish Quarter.

The interior retains historic decorative elements and a prayer hall typical of a private 17th-century synagogue later used by the wider community. The building is part of the Kazimierz walking circuit and is often included in cultural and heritage visits.

Constructed in 1644, the synagogue served the local Jewish community from the 17th century onward. It suffered damage during the Second World War and has undergone postwar restoration work to conserve its historic fabric.

The synagogue stands on Szeroka Street in Kazimierz, Kraków’s historic Jewish quarter, within easy walking distance of the Old Town and city center.

• Location and access: Located on Szeroka Street within Kraków’s Kazimierz (Old Jewish Quarter), a short walk from the Vistula river and the Old Town.

Located in Kraków’s Kazimierz district, the synagogue is a short walk from Kraków’s Old Town and can be reached on foot or by tram lines that serve the city centre. Exact address: ul. Miodowa 44, Kraków.

• Visit with a local guide or contact the municipal cultural office to arrange access and historical context.
• Look for the worn stone steps and inscriptions that indicate centuries of continuous use and repair.
• Respect any ongoing religious services or events; the building is part of an active Jewish heritage circuit in Kraków.