Pinkas Synagogue, Josefov: Photos, Reviews & Location

Gothic-style synagogue from 1535 featuring a Holocaust memorial to nearly 80,000 Jewish victims.

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#10 of 17 Tourist attractions in Josefov #1 of 3 Synagogues in Josefov

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.31

0.0 km from the center of Josefov

Rating breakdown

5 ★57%
4 ★27%
3 ★10%
2 ★3%
1 ★3%

Široká 23, 110 00 Josefov, Czechia

jewishmuseum.cz

+420 222 749 211

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What is the rating of Pinkas Synagogue?: Pinkas Synagogue is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 1,539 reviews.
How does Pinkas Synagogue rank in Josefov?: Pinkas Synagogue is #10 of 17 Tourist attractions in Josefov by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Pinkas Synagogue located?: Široká 23, 110 00 Josefov, Czechia — 0.0 km from the center of Josefov.
How can I contact Pinkas Synagogue?: Phone: +420 222 749 211 · Website: jewishmuseum.cz

Reviews (9)

Seki Sapmi 2023 Aug 02

Don't expect a memorable visit. Economic use of the Holocaust. Some kindness is also missing at the box office.

Luke Millen 2019 Nov 08

Fascinating place, with a really thought provoking exhibit regarding the holocaust. The cemetery was also beautiful. Well worth the visit - men be advised you will be required to wear a jewish cap in the synagogue and cemetery.

Xin Chen 2019 Oct 16

A powerful memorial to the victims of holocaust. Their names were all carved in the stones on the walls. Unforgettable.

monica pronzini 2019 Jul 24

Very interesting to visit with the names of the Bohemian victims of the Shoah painted on the walls on the ground floor and an exhibit of children's drawings from Terezin on the first floor; in the yard there are additional panels about the war and persecution.

Nishara Lyons 2019 Jun 13

Gorgeous synagogue, best visited as soon as they open in the morning to avoid the tourists and see the building and cemetery with the honour and reverence they deserve

Rachel Ewell 2018 Sep 26

Interesting and important place to visit to understand the history of the Jewish faith and people in Prague/Bohemia. Get there early though, lots of tourist traffic the later in the day you go.

Alex Davidson 2018 Feb 07

Europe's largest Jewish cemetery accompanied by an informative Synagogue with some chilling drawing by children from Prague while it was under the rule of the Nazi's. Very humbling and definitely worth a visit.

Kate Ozel 2018 Feb 01

#Josefov, the former Jewish ghetto, is dotted with somber reminders of its past. These include the weathered tombstones of the Old Jewish Cemetery, and the Pinkas Synagogue, now a Holocaust memorial with exhibits focusing on Jewish children. The Jewish Museum houses a huge collection of cultural artifacts.

Alyssa Becker 2017 Aug 17

Of all the sites included under the Jewish Museum ticket, Pinkas Synagogue was my favourite. Located right next to the Cemetery, the rooms and walls with names of those who have died in the Holocaust is substantial, and incredibly moving. One of my favourite parts was the exhibit upstairs with art from children depicting experiences in the ghetto and WWII. Just haunting. Very glad we visited.