Great Synagogue of Włodawa
Włodawa, Lubelskie, Poland Judaism
Baroque Jewish house of worship preserved as part of Włodawa’s synagogue museum complex.
SynagogueJudaismWithin Historic Centre of Kraków — UNESCO World Heritage Site (1978); not individually inscribed
Old Synagogue in Kraków
Stara Synagoga w Krakowie · Stara Synagoga · Kraków Old Synagogue
One of Poland’s most important surviving historic synagogue buildings, now a museum.
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About Old Synagogue in Kraków
Identity, documented context and sacred significance.
One of Poland’s most important surviving historic synagogue buildings, now a museum. The synagogue served Kraków’s Jewish community for centuries; the restored building now houses the Museum of Krakow’s presentation of Jewish history and culture.
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Place TypeSynagogue
Religious TraditionJudaism
LocationKazimierz, Kraków, Małopolskie, Poland
CountryPoland
ArchitectureRenaissance with Gothic origins
HeritageWithin Historic Centre of Kraków — UNESCO World Heritage Site (1978); not individually inscribed
Governing BodyMuseum of Krakow
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Religious TraditionJudaism
History & Sacred Tradition
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Historical Record
The synagogue served Kraków’s Jewish community for centuries; the restored building now houses the Museum of Krakow’s presentation of Jewish history and culture.
Editorial Context
A former synagogue operating as a museum, not a current congregation. Historical synagogue or museum interpretation should not be confused with a confirmed schedule of active congregational worship.
Architecture & Sacred Complex
Renaissance with Gothic origins · Within UNESCO World Heritage property: Historic Centre of Kraków (Kazimierz) · Within Historic Centre of Kraków — UNESCO World Heritage Site (1978); not individually inscribed
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- Last checked
- October 15, 2026
- Primary source
- Museum of Krakow