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Old Jewish Cemetery
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Old Jewish Cemetery
Old Jewish Cemetery is the largest Jewish cemetery in Europe and one of the most important Jewish historical monuments in Prague. It served its purpose from the first half of 15th century till 1786.
Renowned personalities of the local Jewish community were buried here; among them rabbi Jehuda Liva ben Becalel – Maharal (ca. 1526–1609), businessman Mordecai Maisel (1528–1601), historian David Gans (ca. 1541–1613) and rabbi David Oppenheim (1664–1736).
Today the cemetery is administered by the Jewish Museum in Prague ( read more )
Old Jewish Cemetery address ( Show map )
Široká, Staré Město. Prague.Prague. Czech Republic.
How to get to Old Jewish Cemetery ?
Subway: Staroměstská
How to contact ?
+420 222 749 211
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