High Synagogue is a working synagogue in Prague’s Josefov Jewish Quarter, at Červená 98. Its exterior is easy to spot, while the interior is known for a plaster ceiling and Gothic forms with later architectural details. The synagogue is modeled after Kraków’s High Synagogue and remains part of Prague’s Jewish community. It is not open for tourist visits, so plan to admire the building from outside unless you have confirmed access for a service or another purpose.
A working synagogue in Josefov
High Synagogue is part of Prague’s Jewish community and is used for daily prayers. It has also been described as a private synagogue for the rabbinical court and Jewish council. Tourist visits are not allowed, so an exterior stop is the practical option for most travelers. If attending a service matters to you, check with the community before setting out.
Architecture and Kraków connection
The synagogue was modeled after the High Synagogue in Kraków, Poland. Its interior is noted for a plaster ceiling and decorative vaulted forms, while the facade has a more contemporary appearance. The building sits among Josefov’s Jewish heritage sites, close to the Old New Synagogue. Although the interior is not available for casual visits, its position in the quarter makes it easy to include on a walk through the area.
Preguntas frecuentes
Can tourists enter the High Synagogue?
It is not open for tourist visits. Check with the Jewish community if you want to ask about access for a prayer service.
Is the High Synagogue still used for prayer?
Yes. Daily prayers are held there, though a minyan is not always present.
Where is the High Synagogue in Prague?
It is at Červená 98 in Josefov, Prague’s Jewish Quarter.
