Old Synagogue (Kraków)
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Old Synagogue is an Orthodox Judaism synagogue in Kazimierz, Kraków, Poland. It is the oldest existing synagogue in Poland and one of the most precious landmarks of Jewish architecture in Europe. Until the German invasion of Poland in 1939, it was one of the most important synagogues in the city as well as the main religious, social, and organizational centre of the Kraków Jewish community.
It was built in 1407 or 1492; the date of building varies with several sources. The synagogue was completely devastated and ransacked by the Nazis during World War II. During the war, the synagogue was used as a magazine. It was renovated from 1956 to 1959 and currently operates as a museum. It is a Division of the Historical Museum of Kraków.
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- Engraving of synagogue interior
- JewishKrakow.net A guide to Kazimierz, Krakow's Jewish Quarter. The website also has information on opening times and admission prices to the Old Synagogue
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