You are here

Maisel Synagogue

Monuments & Sites, Museums & Art Centres, Music
Maisel Synagogue, part of the Jewish Museum in Prague, holds a permanent exhibition 'Jews in the Bohemian Lands, 10th-18th Century', displaying a wealth of rare collection objects. Touch screens enable visitors to look through old Hebrew manuscripts and to view historical maps of Jewish settlements.

Visitors are also encouraged to search the museum's database for information about prominent Jewish figures.

The synagogue is regularly used as a venue for concerts, recitals and solo theatre performances.

History:

The Maisel synagogue was erected in 1592 on the basis of a privilege granted by Emperor Rudolf II. Its founder was Mordecai Maisel, the Mayor of the Prague Jewish Town. Built by Judah Tzoref de Herz and Josef Wahl, it was originally a Renaissance temple with three naves, which was unusual for its day.

The synagogue burnt down in the ghetto fire of 1689 and was rebuilt several times. It acquired its current Neo-Gothic form by Prof. A Grotte in 1893-1905.

For more detailed informations, see website

Read more...

Maisel Synagogue

Maiselova 10
110 00 Prague
Czech Republic