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Josefov · Prague

Old Jewish Cemetery

Starý židovský hřbitov

Place of worshipMust-see

One of the largest Jewish cemeteries of its kind in Europe, used from the early 15th century until 1786. Rabbi Judah Loew (the Maharal) and Mordecai Meisel are buried here, among some 12,000 gravestones.

Address
Široká 3, 110 00 Josefov
Hours
Mon-Fri 09:00-19:00; Sat closed; Sun 09:00-19:00 (Google listing via Wanderlog, 2026-09; check before visiting)
Best time to go
Any time · About 30 min
Price
Price not verified
Price level
Kč Kč
Free entry
Also free for: Children up to 6; assistant of a severely disabled person; ICOM/AMG card holders

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Good to know

  • It is run by the Jewish Museum as part of its circuit of Josefov sites.

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