Alte Synagoge von Regensburg, Medieval synagogue ruins in Neupfarrplatz, Regensburg, Germany
The Alte Synagoge von Regensburg was a building with late Romanesque and early Gothic elements constructed between 1210 and 1227. Archaeological excavations between 1995 and 1997 revealed foundation remains that provide insight into the structure's original layout.
The building was erected in the early 1200s and served for centuries as a center of Jewish life in Regensburg. It was demolished in 1519 following the expulsion of the Jewish community by local authorities, and a church was built on the site.
The name Neupfarrplatz itself refers to the church that replaced the synagogue after its destruction. Visitors can sense the site's former importance as a center of medieval Jewish life, even though little of the original building remains visible today.
The site can easily be reached from Neupfarrplatz, where a walkable relief marks the location of the former synagogue. Those interested can visit the Regensburg City Museum to view preserved fragments such as the original Bima.
A walkable floor relief with Hebrew inscriptions installed in 2005 marks the exact location where the building once stood. This modern memorial allows visitors to physically walk through the space and experience the history directly at the site.
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