Erfurt Synagogue
| Erfurt Synagogue | |
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| Basic information | |
| Location | Waagegasse 8, Erfurt, Germany |
| Geographic coordinates | 50°58′43.06″N 11°1′45.43″E / 50.9786278°N 11.0292861°E |
| Affiliation | Judaism |
| Rite | Nusach Ashkenaz |
| Status | Museum |
| Website | http://alte-synagoge.erfurt.de/jle/en/oldsynagogue/ |
| Architectural description | |
| Architectural type | Synagogue |
| Architectural style | Romanesque |
| Completed | 1094 |
The Erfurt Synagogue in Erfurt, Germany, was built c. 1100. It is thought to be the oldest synagogue building still standing in Europe.[1][2] It is used as a museum and permanently houses the Erfurt Treasure.
History of the building
The oldest parts of the building date from the 12th century and the medieval building is preserved to a remarkable degree, including the roof. The building was used for purposes other than worship for many years.
Other synagogues in Erfurt
The Erfurt Small Synagogue was built in 1840 and was used through 1884. It was restored in 1998 and is an event venue.[3] The building featured a Classically-influenced façade and interior.
In 1884 the community constructed a magnificent Moorish Revival synagogue. It was destroyed on Kristallnacht.[4]
A New Synagogue was built in 1952.[5] The New Synagogue was firebombed by a neo-Nazi group in April, 2000.[6]
Museum
The completion of the transformation of the Old Synagogue into a museum was completed in October 2009. The permanent exhibition is the Erfurt Treasure.
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Coordinates: 50°58′43.06″N 11°1′45.43″E / 50.9786278°N 11.0292861°E