Jewish Monuments

The Jews have lived in the Pilsen area since the 14th century and their presence can be traced both in the city itself and the vicinity. Restrictions imposed on the Jewish community in the past were lifted in the 19th century and the Jews were allowed to go into business. The Jewish Community was becoming rich and the growing revenues were soon manifested not only in the cultural and business life of the city but in the architecture too. The Nazis rise to power and the subsequent holocaust brought the prosperity to an end.

The Great Synagogue

The second largest synagogue in Europe (and the third in the world). It has been one of Pilsen dominants since 1894, when there lived a numerous and prosperous Jewish Community – till the beginning of the World War II. The interior with an excellent acoustics houses a unique pneumatic organ. Its hot-air floor ceiling is a rare specimen. The impressive atmosphere of the place is used for concerts and regular exhibitions.

Sightseeing Tours

Interior of the building and current exhibitions.
Address: sady Pětatřicátníků No. 11
www.zoplzen.cz

The Old Synagogue and School

Sightseeing Tours

Interior of the building and current exhibitions.
Address: Smetanovy sady 5 (inner courtyard)
www.zoplzen.cz

Jewish Cemetery

Opposite the Central Cemetery – founded at the end of the 19th century.
Location: Rokycanská třída

Bolevec Jewish Cemetery

Remnants of a 17th century Jewish cemetery (the second oldest cemetery on the territory of the city).
Location: Pilsen – Bolevec District, behind the halls of residence

Jewish Community in Pilsen

Address: Smetanovy sady 5, 301 37 Plzeň
www.zoplzen.cz