Practical info

Type of location: Synagogue

Wysoka Synagogue of Kraków

Józefa 38, Kraków

Tel : +48 (12) 4295735

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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