Prague - Josefov (Jewish Quarter of Prague)

Must-see attractions nearby: Strahov Monastery and Library Charles Bridge Prague Castle Sternberk Palace Old Jewish Cemetery National Museum Prague Castle District and Little Quarter

During the Second World War, while most Jewish communities across the country were being wiped out, Prague's Jewish community was permitted to preserve its treasures. However, many of the Jewish people in Prague and across the Czech Republic were sent to concentration camps where they perished. Hitler's ultimate goal was to preserve the Jewish Quarter to be "The Museum of the Extinct Jewish Race".

The main attractions in Josefov are the Old-New Synagogue and six buildings which make up the Jewish Museum. The six sights are the Maisel Synagogue, Spanish Synagogue, Pinkas Synagogue, Old Jewish Cemetery, Ceremonial Hall, and Klaus Synagogue. These sights combine to form an incredibly moving and informative display on Jewish History in Prague and the Czech Republic.