This is the oldest Jewish settlement in central Europe and a testament to the centuries of persecution. A 12 foot wall was erected by the citizens of Prague in 1180 around the neighbourhood, eerily pre-empting the actions of Hitler in 1936. The ghetto was emptied during WWII deporting the inhabitants to the death camps. The most visited site is the cemetery. 20,000 graves are laid out in 12 levels dating back to between the 14th and 18th Centuries. The most notable grave is that of Rabbi Loew ben Bezalel (1512-1609) buried opposite the entrance. He is said to have created a 'Golem' mud creature to protect the Jewish population. Open Sun-Fri, 9am-6pm (Apr-Oct), 9am-4.30pm Nov-Mar. Closed Jewish religious observances.