Old (Medieval) Synagogue in Erfurt
Object Detail
Building Date
1094, c. 1270, c. 1300
Synagogue active dates
until the pogrom of 1349
Reconstruction Dates
1350, late 19th century, 1998-2009
Architect/ Maker
Unknown (Unknown)
Style
Unknown|
Material/Technique
Construction Material
Stone
Summary and Remarks
Suggested Reconsdivuction
History/Provenance
The synagogue was rediscovered in 1992, bought by the City of Erfurt in 1998, renovated, and from 2009 it houses a museum.
In 2023, it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Jewish-Medieval Heritage of Erfurt).
Condition
Present Usage
Museum
Present Usage Details
Historical significance: Event/Period
Historical significance: Collective Memory/Folklore
Historical significance: Person
Architectural Significance: Style
Architectural Significance: Artistic Decoration
Urban significance
Significance Rating
4 (International)
Condition of Building Fabric
B (Fair)
Bibliography
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erfurt_Synagogue
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