Josefov, or the Jewish Quarter, in Prague 1 is one of the most attractive areas of Prague, teeming with cultural sights and places to visit. Quaint, cobbled streets and the history of the area lend a unique atmosphere to this area. The Jewish Town Hall, six synagogues and the old Jewish cemetery are well preserved and worth seeing during your stay in Prague.
Getting Around:
The nearest Metro station in Staromestska (line A).
Attractions:
Remember to bring your camera and take a picture of the Astronomical Clock, on the southern side of the town hall's facade, which was created by Milkuláš of Kadaň and later the calendar panel was created in 1864 by Josef Mánes.
The Powder Tower is a great example of Gothic architecture and is adjoined by the Royal Courtyard.
Places to visit:
During WW2 a lot of Jewish legacies were all but annihilated. Nowadays the area is rich with museums and monuments commemorating those who were lost and survivors of this tragic period.
The Jewish Museum is a good starting point to explore this area, and you can buy a combined ticket for entrance to the Jewish Cemetery, Old Ceremonial Hall, Pinkas Klausen, Maisel and the Spanish Synagogue.
Loreta Chapel is one of the country's most famous pilgramage sites and features baroque icons and objects and a lot of chubby-cheeked cherubs. As legend goes, the split in the wall was supposedly caused by a thunderbolt fired at a non-believer.
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