New Synagogue Berlin

The New Synagogue is a house of worship in Moorish style located in Berlin-Mitte, now serving mainly as a museum and memorial. Front facade sections with brick and glass mosaics flank the main entrance, above which a golden dome rises.

Eduard Knoblauch designed the building starting in 1859, while Friedrich August Stüler completed the work after Knoblauch's death in 1865. Bombing during World War Two and subsequent demolition of damaged sections left only the facade and front rooms standing.

The building earned its name in the mid-19th century when the Jewish community needed a larger house of worship than the existing prayer rooms in the city. Today the structure serves as an exhibition and memorial site, while only a small section is used for services.

Access to the dome gallery requires climbing several flights of stairs, so visitors should wear sturdy footwear. Those planning a tour will find temporary presentations on Jewish history in Berlin alongside the permanent exhibition.

Otto von Bismarck attended the inauguration ceremony in 1866, a rare visit by a Prussian minister-president to a Jewish institution. The golden dome was rebuilt only in the 1980s after war damage, with new gilding completed in 1995.

Location: Bezirk Mitte von Berlin

Inception: 1859

Architects: Eduard Knoblauch

Architectural style: Moorish Revival architecture

Website: https://centrumjudaicum.de

GPS coordinates: 52.52472,13.39444

Latest update: December 20, 2025 01:18