Old Synagogue, Kraków

Name: Old Synagogue
Address: Szeroka 24, Kraków, 33-300, Poland
Telephone: +48 12 422 09 62

#34 among attractions in Kraków

Gothic architecture, Synagogue, Romanesque architecture, Historical place, More...

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Facts and practical information

The Old Synagogue was an Orthodox Jewish synagogue situated in the Kazimierz district of Kraków, Poland. In Yiddish it was referred to as the Alta Shul. It is the oldest synagogue building still standing in Poland, and one of the most precious landmarks of Jewish architecture in Europe. Until the beginning of the Second World War in 1939, it was one of the city's most important synagogues as well as the main religious, social, and organizational centre of the Kraków Jewish community. ()

Local name: Synagoga Stara w Krakowie Established: 1958 (66 years ago)Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 50°3'5"N, 19°56'55"E

Address

Szeroka 24Stare Miasto (Kazimierz)Kraków 33-300 Poland

Contact

+48 12 422 09 62

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Day trips

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

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

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Modern site commemorating Jewish culture
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~1800 ftNE
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~1140 ftNE
Cemetery
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include High Synagogue, Kraków (2 min walk), Galicia Jewish Museum, Kraków (2 min walk), Izaak Synagogue, Kraków (3 min walk), Synagoga Remuh, Kraków (3 min walk).

How to get to Old Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Synagogue:

Tram

Św. Wawrzyńca • Lines: 17, 19, 24, 3, 69 (3 min walk)
Miodowa • Lines: 17, 19, 24, 3, 69 (4 min walk)

Bus

Starowiślna • Lines: 610 (10 min walk)
Poczta Główna • Lines: 610 (16 min walk)

Train

Kraków Zabłocie (12 min walk)
Kraków Podgórze (22 min walk)