KLAUSEN SYNAGOGUE

The largest synagogue in the Prague Jewish Quarter

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The largest synagogue in the Jewish Quarter was built in 1694 on the site of three smaller buildings from the 16th century. This former complex, founded by the famous Rabbi Loew, was called "Klausen" and included places of religious worship as well as a Talmudic school.

ATTRACTIONS UNDER RECONSTRUCTION

Please note that the following attractions are temporarily closed due to reconstruction:

COLLOREDO-MANSFELD PALACE
– reopening 4 September 2026


CZECH MUSEUM OF MUSIC – closed until 2027
CLAM-GALLAS PALACE – closed until spring 2028
JEWISH CEREMONIAL HALL – closed until 2027
ROBERT GUTTMANN GALLERY – closed until 2027
KLAUSEN SYNAGOGUE – closed until 2028

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Tips
  • The Klausen Synagogue is currently closed for renovation and the installation of a new permanent exhibition. It may occasionally reopen for temporary exhibitions, with free admission included in your Prague CoolPass.
  • The Prague Jewish Town Ticket currently includes admission to the Old Jewish Cemetery, Old-New Synagogue, Spanish Synagogue, Maisel Synagogue and Pinkas Synagogue.
  • Prague's Jewish monuments are open daily except on Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
  • Exhibitions begin closing 10 minutes before the official closing time.
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Nowadays the only example of an early Baroque-style synagogue in the Jewish Quarter, it was the second main synagogue of Prague Jewish Community, with a number of its prominent rabbis once serving here. It was also used as a place of prayer by the Prague Burial Society.

Permanent exhibition: Jewish Customs and Traditions, Part 1

This exhibition starts by acquainting you with the primary sources of Judaism – the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) and the Talmud. It also lets you see an unfurled Torah scroll and its ornaments – the pointer (used when reading from the scroll), binder, mantle, shield and finials.

The exhibition focuses on the synagogue, explaining its significance and describing its interior furnishings. It also deals with Jewish worship, the Sabbath and other Jewish holidays and religious celebrations.

In the gallery are exhibits relating to the daily life of a Jewish family. This part of the show deals with the customs associated with birth, circumcision, bar mitzvah, marriage and divorce. It also provides a glimpse into a Jewish household and kitchen with its typical items.

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