Jewish Town Hall, Prague

Name: Jewish Town Hall
Address: Maiselova 250/18, Prague, Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 224 800 812

#200 among attractions in Prague

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The Jewish Town Hall in Josefov, Prague, was constructed adjacent to the Old New Synagogue on the corner of Maiselova and Červená Ulice in 1586 in Renaissance style under the sponsorship of Mayor Mordechai Maisel. It acquired its Rococo facade in the 18th century. ()

Local name: Maiselova radnice Architectural style: Rococo, RenaissanceCoordinates: 50°5'21"N, 14°25'7"E

Address

Maiselova 250/18Praha 1 (Staré Město)Prague Czech Republic

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+420 224 800 812

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Jewish Town Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jewish Town Hall?

Nearby attractions include Maisel Synagogue, Prague (1 min walk), High Synagogue, Prague (2 min walk), Josefov, Prague (2 min walk), Old New Synagogue, Prague (2 min walk).

How to get to Jewish Town Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jewish Town Hall:

Bus

Pařížská • Lines: 194 (1 min walk)
Staroměstská • Lines: 194, 207 (4 min walk)

Metro

Staroměstská • Lines: A (3 min walk)
Malostranská • Lines: A (12 min walk)

Tram

Staroměstská • Lines: 17, 18, 2, 93 (4 min walk)
Právnická fakulta • Lines: 17, 93 (5 min walk)

Train

Praha Masarykovo nádraží (18 min walk)
Újezd (21 min walk)