The Jewish Museum in Prague presents its compelling permanent exhibition, "History of the Jews from emancipation to present," located within the stunning Spanish Synagogue. This architectural masterpiece showcases intricate Moorish-style designs, with a rich narrative spanning Jewish life in Bohemia and Moravia from the 10th century. Experience centuries of cultural heritage in this remarkable Prague landmark.
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Explore the historic Spanish Synagogue, a Moorish-style architectural gem built in 1868, which houses the Jewish Museum in Prague's permanent exhibition on the history of Jews from emancipation to the present. Discover its rich interior decorations inspired by Islamic architecture.
The Spanish Synagogue, built in 1868 in Moorish style by Vojtěch Ignác Ullmann and Josef Niklas, stands on the site of the oldest Prague Jewish house of prayer. Its spectacular interior decorations, designed by Antonín Baum and Bedřich Münzberger, are inspired by Islamic architecture, featuring intricate stucco arabesques with rich gold coating and polychromy, complemented by colorful stained-glass windows. Originally serving as a house of prayer and historically significant for its musical traditions, the synagogue was transferred to the Jewish Museum in 1955. After extensive restoration, it reopened to the public in 1998 with the permanent exposition of the Jewish Museum, "History of the Jews from emancipation to present." This exhibition continues the narrative from the Maisel Synagogue, detailing Jewish life in Bohemia and Moravia from the 10th century until the present day.
Admission is available with basic tickets priced at 600 CZK and reduced tickets at 400 CZK. More detailed admission information can be found on the Jewish Museum's official website.
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