Wolfsthalplatz, Architectural heritage monument in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany.
Wolfsthalplatz is a green plaza in the city center of Aschaffenburg with historic buildings surrounding it. The site houses the Jewish Museum within a protected former rabbinic building.
The plaza marks where Aschaffenburg's synagogue once stood before its destruction in World War II. The memory of this building and the Jewish history remains present today.
The Jewish Museum occupies a former rabbinical building and displays the story of the local Jewish community. Visitors can see objects and documents that reflect the daily life and traditions of this group.
The plaza is centrally located and easy to reach by public transportation. There is plenty of space to walk around and the area has various facilities and shops nearby.
The museum was founded in 1983 and documents Jewish presence in Aschaffenburg reaching back to 1267. This long history is preserved through artifacts and photographs that show the continuity of this community.
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