Zagreb Synagogue Synagogue
Former synagogue in Zagreb with Holocaust memorial
A historic synagogue in Zagreb tied to the city's Jewish community and wartime history; visitors encounter memorials, commemorative plaques and guided tours about Jewish heritage.
Zagreb Synagogue at a Glance#
Address: Site of the former synagogue: Praška ul. (Praška Street), Gornji Grad-Medveščak, Zagreb
How to Get to Zagreb Synagogue#
The former synagogue site is in Zagreb’s Upper Town (Gornji Grad). From Ban Jelačić Square, walk up Radićeva/Praška Street (about 10-15 minutes) or take tram lines 6 or 11 to the Kaptol stop and walk north. The area is compact and best explored on foot.
Tips for Visiting Zagreb Synagogue#
- Look for the bronze plaque and the carved Star of David at the synagogue's former site on Praška Street - local Zagreb guides still point them out.
- Visit on a weekday morning when the surrounding Kaptol neighborhood is quiet; the memory walk between the municipal Jewish cemetery and the synagogue site is especially solemn then.
- The Jewish community center nearby sometimes hosts exhibitions or concerts - check local event listings in advance.
Best Time to Visit Zagreb Synagogue#
Best visited year-round; shoulder seasons give comfortable walking weather while winter lends a more reflective mood.
Weather & Climate near Zagreb Synagogue#
Zagreb Synagogue's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (873 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 4° | -1° | 49 mm | overcast | 92% | 1.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| February | Poor | -1° - 7° | 1° | 46 mm | overcast | 89% | 1.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 6° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.3 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 7° - 16° | 11° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Good | 11° - 22° | 16° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.7h |
| June | Very Good | 14° - 25° | 19° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 1.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.4h |
| July | Excellent | 16° - 27° | 21° | 83 mm | some cloud | 63% | 1.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.1h |
| August | Excellent | 16° - 26° | 21° | 92 mm | some cloud | 62% | 1.6 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.9h |
| September | Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 1.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 7° - 15° | 11° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 1.7 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.8h |
| November | Poor | 3° - 9° | 5° | 82 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| December | Poor | -1° - 5° | 0° | 61 mm | overcast | 92% | 1.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
