Remuh Synagogue

Kraków, Poland

The Remuh Synagogue in Kraków’s Kazimierz district is a modest 16th‑century house of worship that still serves the local Jewish community. Adjacent to it lies a historic cemetery with well‑preserved Renaissance tombstones, offering a tangible link to centuries of Jewish life.

Why choose Remuh Synagogue

When you step inside, you feel the continuity of a living tradition that most museums only simulate. The nearby cemetery lets you see personal histories etched in stone, something a guided tour of the Old Town can’t provide.

Best for: History lovers · Architecture · First-timers · Couples

Start your Kazimierz morning here

Begin at Remuh Synagogue, then walk to nearby historic sites for a relaxed half‑day tour.

Morning — Remuh Synagogue
11:00 — Old Synagogue
Afternoon — Botanical Garden of the Jagiellonian University

Visit tips

Enter through the main door; the interior is quieter after the opening hour.
Visit the adjacent cemetery first to avoid crowds inside the synagogue.
Visit on a weekday morning to avoid the midday crowd.
Allow about 30 minutes for the synagogue and cemetery combined.

Plan your visit

Recommended duration: 1–1.5 hours
Best time of day: Weekday morning, before 11:00
Hours: 10:00–18:00 (closed Saturday) — Closed Saturdays
Entry: Free to visit — Free entry
Booking: not required — tickets at the gate
Category: attraction
Rated 4.2 by 1990 reviewers
Tags: historical, religious site, cultural, family friendly

Nearby attractions

Botanical Garden of the Jagiellonian University — attraction, 17 min walk
Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology — attraction, 15 min walk
Old Synagogue — attraction, 2 min walk
Muzeum Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego Collegium Maius — attraction, 17 min walk

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