Synagoge Maastricht

Synagogue Maastricht stands in the Statenkwartier and features traditional Jewish architectural elements within a 19th century Dutch building. The structure preserves this style with details that reflect its original religious purpose.

The synagogue opened in 1840 and was built during a time when the Jewish community was growing after gaining legal rights in 1796. The building marks this period of expanding opportunities for Jewish people in the Netherlands.

This building stands as one of the few remaining physical traces of Jewish life in the Limburg region and shows the long history of local communities. Visitors can follow the marks of this past through the architecture and the space itself.

The building holds the status of a Rijksmonument and is protected by Dutch heritage authorities. Visitors should know they are entering a protected site whose preservation matters to the community.

After World War II, this building became a meeting point for Jewish communities from several southern cities in the Netherlands. The synagogue served as a center for people from Maastricht, Heerlen, Roermond, and Venlo who gathered here and rebuilt their community.

Location: Maastricht

Inception: June 1840

Official opening: August 21, 1840

Address: Capucijnengang 2

GPS coordinates: 50.85167,5.68801

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:05