Practical info

Type of location: Synagogue

Popper Synagogue

Szeroka 16, Kraków

Tel : +48 12 422 25 86

Historical description

Kraków

In 1335, King Casimir the Great founded an independent city near Kraków, Kazimierz, in which he permitted Jews to settle around Sukiernikow (Clothier) Street (now called Jozefa Street), next to the Christian quarter. They built the Stara Synagogue, a mikvah, hotel, ... Read more

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