Josefov
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Josefov (Prague Jewish Quarter)2:41
Welcome to Yappo, or Josefov, the historic Jewish Quarter of Prague. As we stand here on Kah-pro-va Street, we are essentially hovering on a vanished threshold. …
Listen in the app2The Literary Ghost: Franz Kafka's Birthplace2:20
We begin our deeper exploration near the birthplace of perhaps the most influential literary figure of the twentieth century, Franz Kafka. Born here in 1883 in the shadow of the Old Town, Kafka’s entire life and work are deeply…
Listen in the app3The Moorish Vision: The Spanish Synagogue2:07
Before us stands the Spanish Synagogue, arguably the most visually striking building in Josefov. Constructed in 1868, its name is somewhat of a misnomer; it was not built by Spanish exiles but rather designed in the Moorish…
Listen in the app4The Grand Transformation: Paris Street2:10
We now walk along Pareez-skah, or Paris Street, the most opulent boulevard in Prague. It is difficult to believe that just over a century ago, this very ground was a labyrinth of crumbling hovels and narrow, sewage-filled streets. …
Listen in the app5The Golem's Refuge: The Old-New Synagogue2:12
Before us stands the Alt-neu-shul, or the Old-New Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in Europe and the heart of Prague’s Jewish legend. Built around 1270 in the early Gothic style, it has survived fires, floods, and the…
Listen in the app6The Golden Jew: City Hall and the High Synagogue2:13
Standing adjacent to the Old-New Synagogue is the Jewish City Hall, marked by its distinctive wooden tower and its most famous feature: the clocks. Look up and you will see two dials. …
Listen in the app7Twelve Layers of Memory: The Old Jewish Cemetery2:04
We now enter one of the most evocative sites in all of Europe: the Old Jewish Cemetery. Founded in the fifteenth century, it served as the only burial ground for Prague's Jews for over three hundred years. …
Listen in the app8The Names of the Lost: Pinkas Synagogue2:05
The Pinkas Synagogue, the second oldest in the city, serves today as one of the most heartbreaking and powerful memorials in the world. As you enter, the walls speak to you—not through architecture, but through names. …
Listen in the app9Josefov (Prague Jewish Quarter)1:55
As our journey through Josefov comes to a close, we return to the center of the district. We have walked from the medieval Gothic shadows of the Old-New Synagogue to the glittering Art Nouveau facades of Paris Street. …
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What is Josefov?
Josefov is a place with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 19 min 47 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 50.0903, 14.4194 |
| Last updated |
