Sunday 31 August 2008

Where Isaac Jakubowicz lived...


In Kazimierz district - former Jewish quarter - of Krakow there is a small hotel situated between three synagogues. Eden hotel does not only boast of special ambience but also great location in small Ciemna street. Some windows of the hotel look out at Ciemna street and summer garden of hotel pub, that hosts annually concerts within Jewish Culture Festival, while from others one can see Remuh cemetery with Moses Isserles' grave.
Eden hotel - due to small number of rooms (as there are only 27 in the building) - creates intimate atmosphere and guests who count on getting to know the local customs (especially connected with Jewish culture that used to flourish in this district) will not leave disappointed as the staff will eagerly provide any information needed.
The hotel restaurant offers Jewish guests kosher meals. However, also vegetarian guests will find Eden hotel a great opportunity - as no meat is served for breakfast, open buffet of Eden offers variety of cheese, vegetables, fish and non-meat products.
Eden hotel has additional facilities such as Mikveh (Jewish ritual bath), sauna and Ye Olde Goat pub situated in historic celars of the hotel building.
One of the buildings, from which Eden hotel was erected, used to be inhabited by Issac Jakubowicz - the founder of Issac's synagogue which is situated nearby.
Read more about Eden hotel and view its photo gallery. Online booking available via EverydayKrakow.com website.

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