Synagoge

The Synagogue is an architectural monument in Kitzingen distinguished by beige-gray limestone walls with decorative multicolored sandstone blocks in Romanesque style. The restored building combines its original structure with contemporary uses.

The building was constructed in 1883 and was set on fire by Nazi supporters in 1938, suffering severe damage. After the war it underwent significant changes before eventually being restored.

The interior displays Moorish style elements that shaped the prayer experience and show how the Jewish community expressed its identity. The Torah shrine was set into a niche in the eastern wall and determined the spatial orientation.

The site is now open for cultural events and concerts, offering visitors insight into the restored rooms. A prayer room and library focused on Jewish studies are accessible.

During World War II the building was repurposed as a prisoner of war camp, bringing about profound spatial transformations. Most notably the ritual bath was removed in 1942, an alteration that permanently changed its original function.