ShUM Sites of Speyer, Worms and Mainz

The ShUM sites contain synagogues, ritual baths, teaching houses, and cemeteries that illustrate medieval Jewish architecture and community organization in central Europe.

The synagogue of Speyer, inaugurated in 1104, represents the oldest preserved example of medieval Jewish religious architecture in central Europe.

These locations formed major centers of Jewish learning during the Middle Ages, contributing to the development of Ashkenazi traditions and religious practices.

The three locations offer guided tours through their preserved structures, with detailed information panels explaining the functions of synagogues and ritual baths.

The Jewish cemetery in Worms, dating from the 11th century, contains numerous gravestones with Hebrew inscriptions that document generations of Jewish families.

GPS coordinates: 49.31621,8.43954

Latest update: July 24, 2025 11:46