Prague (Praha) Josefov

Josefov is the Jewish district of Prague whose main attractions are the six synagogues and the old cemetery. It may seem surprising that such a large, clearly marked Jewish district survives in post-World War II Europe; in fact, during the Nazi occupation Hitler demarcated the area as a future glorified museum of a soon-to-be extinct race and stored pillaged Jewish artifacts there. Because much of the area was demolished in the late 19th century and never restored, the 20th century Art Nouveau architecture is tinged by the the district's lingering medieval quality. While it is certainly worth a visit to the synagogues, it must also be noted that the area has become somewhat of a tourist trap, with over-priced restaurants and souvenir peddlers.

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