High Synagogue, Kraków

Name: High Synagogue
Address: ul. Jozefa 38, Kraków, 31-056, Poland
Telephone: +48 12 411 12 45

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High Synagogue is an inactive 16th-century Orthodox Jewish synagogue located in the Kazimierz District of Kraków, Poland. Also known as the "Tall Synagogue", the name corresponds to its height or, alternatively, because the prayer hall was situated upstairs. It is the tallest synagogue in the city and is an example of Late Renaissance architecture. ()

Local name: Synagoga Wysoka w Krakowie Completed: 1563 (461 years ago)Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 50°3'5"N, 19°56'51"E

Address

ul. Jozefa 38Stare Miasto (Kazimierz)Kraków 31-056 Poland

Contact

+48 12 411 12 45

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High Synagogue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wawel, Galicia Jewish Museum, Galeria Kazimierz, St. Andrew's Church.

0.4 miNW
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~1340 ftSW
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Which popular attractions are close to High Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include Izaak Synagogue, Kraków (1 min walk), Old Synagogue, Kraków (2 min walk), Remah Cemetery, Kraków (3 min walk), Synagoga Remuh, Kraków (3 min walk).

How to get to High Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to High Synagogue:

Tram

Miodowa • Lines: 17, 19, 24, 3, 69 (5 min walk)
Św. Wawrzyńca • Lines: 17, 19, 24, 3, 69 (5 min walk)

Bus

Starowiślna • Lines: 610 (9 min walk)
Poczta Główna • Lines: 610 (16 min walk)

Train

Kraków Zabłocie (13 min walk)
Kraków Podgórze (23 min walk)