Dubrovnik Synagogue
On one of the streets off Stradun, you can find Dubrovnik’s Old Synagogue, one of the oldest Jewish temples in the world, still in use for worship today.
One of the narrower streets off Stradun is home to a temple full of history and tiny treasures: Dubrovnik's Old Synagogue. This Jewish temple was founded in 1352 by a small community of Jews who arrived during the Republic of Ragusa.
Located in the old Jewish ghetto, the synagogue is decorated with baroque elements, velvet curtains and numerous chandeliers. The ceiling is painted light blue and decorated with the star of David.
The Synagogue started to welcome worshippers in the middle of the 14th century and only stopped running during the 1667 earthquake and the Croatian War of Independence. Today, the Synagogue is still used as a place of worship and homes a museum dedicated to the history of Jews in Dubrovnik.
The Synagogue Museum
On the ground floor, you can find a museum with important manuscripts from the 14th century, rolls of the Torah and fragments of the first census of Jews in Dubrovnik. Among the objects on display, you can see silver menorahs, crowns, robes and a rug from the 13th century.
In addition, various documents and recordings recount the history of Jews in Dubrovnik since their arrival in the 14th century to today.
Schedule
Daily from 9 am to 7 pm
Price
General admission: from € 7 (US$ 7.85)
