Jewish culture is extremely interesting. There are many synagogues in the Czech Republic that are open to the public. Of course, they are mainly visited by people of Jewish faith. A synagogue is a house of prayer that serves as a kind of center of religious life. Since time immemorial, various educational activities, social events, prayers, and Torah studies have been organized here.
What is definitely worth visiting in Prague is the Spanish Synagogue. It is located right in the center of Prague, close to important places such as Národní třída or Old Town Square.
The synagogue serves as a Jewish museum. It was built in the mid-19th century. Visitors can view historical collections, exhibitions, attend church services, or participate in the celebration of Jewish holidays. Concerts are also held here regularly. You can enjoy the permanent exhibition that focuses on the fate of Jews in our countries. There are also rare historical books and a collection of everyday objects. Of course, you will also find art in the form of drawings, paintings or photographs.
As we have already mentioned, concerts are also regularly held in the synagogue. These are chamber classical music Prague concerts provided by the Czech Collegium ensemble.
Concerts are held all year round, not only on weekends, but also during weekdays. The concerts have different focuses. However, they are mostly a mix of songs from the classical music genre by well-known and lesser-known artists. You can enjoy works by such greats as Mozart, Bach, Bedřich Smetana or Antonín Dvořák. The unique experience will be further enhanced by the beautifully decorated environment of the Spanish synagogue. The experience is truly unique.
Tickets for any of the concerts can be purchased directly through the orchestra`s website, where you will also find a detailed program of all scheduled concerts. You can choose the one that best suits your musical taste.