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Remuh Synagogue

Remuh Synagogue
Photo: Bart Van den Bosch (Wintermute314), CC BY 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons

Founded in 1553, it remains the oldest active synagogue in Poland. The modest interior preserves its original layout and ritual objects. The adjoining cemetery contains Renaissance-era graves of local Jewish figures.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 3 of Krakow: Weekend Escape

Visiting Remuh Synagogue: what to know

Tickets
Small admission fee required
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Weekday mornings
Getting there
Tram to Plac Nowy then short walk

Krakow itineraries with Remuh Synagogue

Day 3 of Krakow: Weekend Escape

Kazimierz

How Remuh Synagogue fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Old Synagogue, KrakówKazimierz
  2. 11:30Remuh SynagogueKazimierz
  3. 13:00Plac NowyKazimierz
  4. 15:00Corpus Christi Basilica, KrakówKazimierz
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Remuh Synagogue FAQs

Is the Remuh Synagogue still used for services?

Yes, it functions as an active synagogue with regular prayers.

What can visitors see inside the Remuh Synagogue?

The main hall features the original bimah, Torah ark, and simple furnishings from the 16th and 17th centuries.

Is the cemetery open at the same time as the synagogue?

The Old Jewish Cemetery next door shares access hours and requires the same ticket.

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