Old New Synagogue Synagogue

The Old New Synagogue (Staronová synagoga) in Prague is one of the oldest active medieval synagogues in Europe, built in the late 13th century. It is a principal historic and religious landmark of Prague’s Jewish Quarter.

Constructed in the late 1200s, the synagogue has functioned as the primary communal synagogue for Prague’s Jewish population through successive historical periods and has remained in continuous use. It survived urban changes and wartime pressures and retains important historic fixtures and inscriptions.

The synagogue sits in Josefov, Prague’s historic Jewish Quarter, adjacent to other heritage sites and a short walk from Prague’s Old Town.

• Active synagogue: Services are still held regularly and the synagogue is an active place of worship within Prague’s historic Jewish Quarter, so visitors should observe standard protocols for visiting a functioning religious site.

The Old New Synagogue (Staronová synagoga) is in Prague’s Jewish Quarter (Josefov), a short walk from Old Town Square. The closest metro is Staroměstská on Line A - the synagogue is roughly a 5-7 minute walk from that station.

The site is also easily reached on foot from central Prague attractions and from nearby tram stops serving the Old Town area.

• Buy a Prague Jewish Museum combination ticket (which typically includes entry to several synagogues) or check ticketing options in advance-the Old-New Synagogue is part of the broader Jewish Museum circuit.
• Visit early in the morning to avoid peak tourist groups and remember the synagogue is an active place of worship; check service times and Jewish holidays to avoid closures to tourists.
• Be respectful inside: keep voices low and follow any posted rules about photography and behavior since the building remains an active religious site.