Jewish Quarter and Franz Kafka

Type of tour : -
Departure location : The Astronomical Clock in the Old Town Square
Duration : 3 hours

Come with us for a stroll around synagogues and hear the story of the Prague Jewish community, at one time the biggest Jewish community in Europe. Let's try to understand why these people have such bad fortune, yet still retain a very strong ability to rise up again and again...

We'll visit and take the time to see what's inside the synagogues. We'll also see the Old Jewish school, a unique Jewish clock and a peaceful cemetery. Let's compare the ghetto's documentary pictures from the 19th century to how it looks like today.

Franz Kafka lived within 3 different worlds - German, Jew, Czech, and moved many times in his short life. We'll visit the places that influenced his writing and describe the inspiring atmosphere of the city at the beginning of 20th century.

Highlights
- The Maisel Synagogue - History of Jews in Moravia and Bohemia from the first settlements to the beginning of Emancipation
- The Spanish Synagogue - from Emancipation to the present
The Pinkas Synagogue - Memorial to the Jewish victims of the holocaust
- The Old Jewish Cemetery
- The Klausen Synagogue - Jewish customs and traditions
- The Ceremonial Hall - Jewish customs and traditions

Includes
- Sightseeing tour with guide
- Visit to places included in description

Excludes
- Meals and drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activity costs
- Personal expenses