The gilded, Moorish-style dome of the Spanish Synagogue in Josefov

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Josefov: Our Favourites

The synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery, Pařížská, the Rudolfinum and Casa De Carli.

The back story

  1. Area guide

    Josefov: the back story

    Josefov·In depth

    The Jewish Quarter: the synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery, Pařížská’s luxury shops, the Rudolfinum and Casa De Carli.

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What to see and do

  1. The synagogues and the cemetery

    Jewish Museum in Prague

    Josefov·Museum

    The synagogues of Josefov and the Old Jewish Cemetery, cared for by the Jewish Museum in Prague.

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  2. A working synagogue

    Old-New Synagogue

    Josefov·Synagogue

    The Old-New Synagogue, still in use, in the heart of Josefov.

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  3. Home of the Czech Philharmonic

    Rudolfinum and the Czech Philharmonic

    Josefov·Concert hall

    The Neo-Renaissance Rudolfinum, home of the Czech Philharmonic and its Dvořák Hall.

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  4. UPM

    Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague

    Josefov·Museum

    The museum of glass, furniture, fashion and design.

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Where to eat

  1. One MICHELIN Star

    Casa De Carli

    Josefov·Restaurant

    A family-run Italian restaurant in Josefov. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    Vězeňská 5, 110 00 PragueExplore View on map

  2. In the MICHELIN Guide

    La Veranda

    Josefov·Restaurant

    Modern cooking on Elišky Krásnohorské.

    Elišky Krásnohorské 10, 110 00 PragueExplore View on map

  3. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Antricote Steakhouse

    Josefov·Restaurant

    Grills on Břehová.

    Břehová 274/5, 110 00 PragueExplore View on map

Bars

  1. Cocktails and Champagne

    Bugsy’s Bar

    Josefov·Cocktail bar

    A cocktail and Champagne bar on Pařížská, entered from Kostečná.

    Pařížská 10, 110 00 Prague 1Explore View on map

Shopping

  1. Prague’s luxury avenue

    Pařížská

    Josefov·Shopping street

    The Art Nouveau avenue from Old Town Square to the river, lined with luxury brands.

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Where to stay

  1. At the end of Pařížská

    Fairmont Golden Prague

    Staré Město·Grand hotel

    A 320-room hotel where Pařížská meets the Vltava, between the Old Town and Josefov.

    Pařížská 30, 110 00 PragueExplore View on map

  2. In Josefov

    Allure Prague

    Josefov·Boutique hotel

    A boutique hotel on Bílkova, in Josefov near Field and Casa De Carli.

    Bílkova 21, 110 00 PragueExplore View on map

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