Europe's Oldest Synagogue


     The Alteneuschule or Old-New Synagogue was constructed in 1279 and has been in continuous use ever since. It is the oldest such synagogue in Europe. The Jewish community headquarters is located across a narrow alley.

"A Tour of Jewish Prague" photographs by Mark Talisman.
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