Westend-Synagoge, Art Nouveau synagogue in Westend, Frankfurt, Germany
The Westend-Synagoge is a house of worship with a prominent dome and shell limestone facade displaying Egyptian-Assyrian architectural elements. The interior houses an Almemar platform for the prayer leader and a Torah ark with traditional Jewish furnishings.
The building emerged in the late 19th century as an expression of Frankfurt's growing Jewish community. After severe damage in the 1930s and World War II, it was reconstructed between 1948 and 1950.
The name reflects its neighborhood and the Jewish community that established it. Inside, blue and gold ornaments create a warm and solemn atmosphere throughout the space.
Access is from Freiherr-vom-Stein-Straße in the Westend district, where the building stands with adjacent offices and residential spaces. Visitors should check ahead since regular services and study groups meet throughout the week.
A medallion above the gable displays a heraldic lion holding a shield with the Star of David, a symbol preserving Frankfurt's Jewish history. This detail often goes unnoticed by visitors despite being visible from street level.
Location: Frankfurt
Inception: 1910
Architects: Franz Roeckle
Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture
GPS coordinates: 50.12110,8.66444
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:40
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