Attraction · Prague 1 · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague 1

Old Jewish Cemetery is an attraction in Prague 1, Prague. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 50 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 130 m you'll find a public toilet, a bench and a bike pump.

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The story

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Audio tour · Old Jewish Cemetery

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You're standing at the Old Jewish Cemetery, in the Josefov district of Prague. It's one of the most important Jewish monuments in the city, and today it's looked after by the Jewish Museum. Notice how the ground here sits higher than the streets around it? There's a remarkable reason for that.

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Opening hours and admission

Opening hours: Jan 01 11:00-16:30; Jan 02-Mar 31,Oct 19-Dec 31 09:00-16:30; Apr 01-30,Sep 01-Oct 18 09:00-18:00; May 01-Aug 31 09:00-19:00; Dec 24 09:00-14:00; JH off
Wheelchair: Not accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Photo: Photo: Andreas Praefcke · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

Facilities near Old Jewish Cemetery

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Well-known points of interest nearby

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Frequently asked questions

When is Old Jewish Cemetery open?

Jan 01 11:00-16:30; Jan 02-Mar 31,Oct 19-Dec 31 09:00-16:30; Apr 01-30,Sep 01-Oct 18 09:00-18:00; May 01-Aug 31 09:00-19:00; Dec 24 09:00-14:00; JH off (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is Old Jewish Cemetery wheelchair accessible?

No, according to OpenStreetMap it is not wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 30 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Old Jewish Cemetery, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.