Old Synagogue
Stara Synagoga
Poland's oldest surviving synagogue, now the Jewish History and Culture branch of the Historical Museum of Kraków.
The Old Synagogue was built in the 15th century and rebuilt in Renaissance style in the 16th century. During the Second World War the Nazis looted it and used it as a warehouse. After the war it was restored as a museum. The hall still holds its wrought-iron bimah at the center. Exhibits cover the religious festivals, weddings and family life of Kraków's Jewish community, as well as the Holocaust. It stands at the northern end of Szeroka Street in Kazimierz. Admission is about 20 zloty, and entry is usually free on Mondays. Visit it together with the Remuh Synagogue and the Jewish restaurants on the same street.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Mon 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Nearby sights
- Remuh Synagogue & Old Jewish Cemetery
- Kazimierz
- Ghetto Heroes Square & Pharmacy Under the Eagle
- Church of Saints Peter and Paul
- Skałka Sanctuary
- Wawel Castle & Cathedral
- MOCAK Museum of Contemporary Art
- Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory