Prague's Jewish Quarter is an underrated part of the city that you shouldn't miss out on. There are plenty of things to do like visiting Synagogues, shopping at the local districts, sightseeing in museums, and dining at Kosher bistros. 

Jewish heritage tours aren't complete without a visit to the Old-New Synagogue of Josefov (Jewish Quarter). The Old-New Synagogue is the longest standing and oldest synagogue of Europe. Many myths surround this temple such as "its attic is purported to be the home of Prague's Golem, a creature created and animated by Rabbi Loew to protect the Jewish citizens of Prague" or " its foundations stones hail from the ruined Temple of Jerusalem and were loaned by angels on condition that they be returned when the Temple of Jerusalem is restored." 

See for yourself, and decide which one you'd like to believe.

The Museum of Decorative Arts was established to encourage people to revert to the aesthetics that had been repealed by the Industrial Revolution. It's technically outside of the Jewish quarter, but is just a short walk away from the Jewish cemetery. 

Miraculously, this place has remained untouched by German soldiers during the Second World War. The cemetery houses an astounding number of 12,000 gravestones. Iit is said to have over 100,000 people buried there. The cemetery is so crowded the graves have slowly become crooked over time. There are fewer grounds as hallowed to the Jews in Prague than this cemetery.

The Jewish Museum stands as a symbol of survival. The exhibits of the Jewish Museum in Prague are located in four historical synagogues (Maisel Synagogue, Klausen Synagogue with the Ceremonial Hall, Pinkas Synagogue and Spanish Synagogue). The museum tour further includes the Old Jewish Cemetery (as formerly mentioned) and Robert Guttmann Gallery.

You can either pay to join tour groups with a designated tour guide to give the history of the sites you visit, or you could go on your own and wander the quarter until you stumble upon what interests you. Like many places in Europe, the best way to get around is on foot. Otherwise, you will not be able to enjoy the area to its full potential. 

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