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From Jackie Craven Old-New SynagogueThe Old-New Synagogue in Josefov, Prague The Old-New Synagogue ("Altneuschul") in Josefov, the Jewish quarter of Prague, is the oldest synagogue in Europe that is still in used as a place of worship.  Photo © flickr member Luisvilla Old-New Synagogue (Altneuschul) in Josefov, the old Jewish quarter of Prague The Old-New Synagogue is also called Altneuschul, which means "old-new-school" in German. In 1275, the building was a New Synagogue. It came to be called Old-New in the 1500s, after more synagogues were built.
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During the Medieval era, builders were Christian, and they used the same Gothic details found in Christian churches and cathedrals. Like Gothic churches, Old-New Synagogue has octagonal pillars and vaulted ceilings.
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