Kleine Synagoge, Jewish cultural center in Erfurt, Germany
The Kleine Synagoge sits behind the town hall in Erfurt's old town, positioned along the Gera river with views of the surrounding historic quarter. The structure now functions as a museum and cultural center with exhibition spaces and rooms for programs and gatherings.
The Jewish community opened this building in 1840 as a new gathering place in Erfurt. Decades later it received protection as a historic monument and was transformed into a cultural information center.
The building displays exhibits about Jewish community life and invites visitors to learn about local heritage through its displays and programs. You can see how spaces were used for worship and gatherings, reflecting the place's importance in the city's everyday social fabric.
The center is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM with free entry for all visitors. You can reach it easily by walking along the Gera from the town hall area, and staff can help with information in multiple languages.
The building remained largely unknown until the 1990s when it received official protection as a historic monument. This recognition sparked its revival and transformation into an information center focused on German-Jewish history.
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