Alte Synagoge

Alte Synagoge was a two-towered synagogue with domes inspired by Indian and Persian design, constructed from local sandstone in the city center. Its facade featured Gothic-style window tracery combined with the Moorish Revival style of the late 19th century.

The building was constructed between 1873 and 1877 under architect Adolf Wolff's design as a centerpiece for the local Jewish community. It was destroyed in 1938 during Kristallnacht, leaving only memory and commemorative markers behind.

The synagogue incorporated an organ built by Johann Heinrich Schäfer, reflecting the integration of musical elements in German Jewish religious services.

A memorial stone marks the location in central Heilbronn where the building once stood, making it easy to visit on foot. The site is accessible year-round and offers a quiet space for reflection.

The interior contained an organ built by master craftsman Johann Heinrich Schäfer, merging musical craftsmanship with the building's exotic style. This combination showed how German engineering and artistry could work within Eastern-inspired design.

Location: Heilbronn

Inception: 1938

Architects: Adolf Wolff

Official opening: 1877

Architectural style: Moorish Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 49.14000,9.22181

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:20