Jewish courtyard, Speyer

Name: Jewish courtyard
Address: Kleine Pfaffengasse 20/21, Speyer, 67346, Germany
Telephone: +49 6232 291971

#7 among attractions in Speyer

Museum, Romanesque architecture, Unesco

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Facts and practical information

Speyer in Germany was the hometown of one of the most important Jewish communities in Middle Ages in northern Europe. Bishop Hutzmann and Salic emperor Henry IV encouraged Jewish refugees from Mainz to the foundation of a Jewish community by facilitating them. ()

Local name: Judenhof Speyer Coordinates: 49°18'58"N, 8°26'23"E

Address

Kleine Pfaffengasse 20/21Speyer 67346 Germany

Contact

+49 6232 291971

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Day trips

Jewish courtyard – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Speyer Cathedral, Historisches Museum der Pfalz, Trinity Church, Old Gate.

~760 ftNE
11th-century Romanesque cathedral
Speyer Cathedral, Speyer
4 min walk • The Speyer Cathedral, officially known as the Imperial Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption and St. Stephen, stands as a monumental testament to Romanesque architecture in the heart of Speyer, Germany. This formidable structure, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981...
~470 ftSE
Museum, Neo-renaissance architecture
Historisches Museum der Pfalz, Speyer
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the charming city of Speyer, Germany, the Historisches Museum der Pfalz is a cultural gem that beckons history enthusiasts and casual tourists alike. This prestigious museum is renowned for its comprehensive exhibitions that traverse the broad...
~660 ftN
Church, Historical place, Baroque architecture
Trinity Church, Speyer
4 min walk • The Trinity Church, known as Dreifaltigkeitskirche in German, stands as a testament to the rich architectural heritage of Speyer, a city steeped in history located in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany. This Baroque church, completed in 1717, is not only a...
~1740 ftW
City gate, Restaurant, Gothic architecture
Old Gate, Speyer
9 min walk • The Old Gate is the medieval west city gate of Speyer, and is one of the original 68 towers in the old walls and gates. Today it is one of the largest and most architecturally significant of the remaining city gates in Germany.
~120 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum SchPIRA, Speyer
1 min walk • The Museum Schpira is a museum in the Rhineland-Palatinate city of Speyer.
~1150 ftSW
Museum
Feuerbachhaus, Speyer
6 min walk • The Feuerbachhaus is a museum dedicated to the Feuerbach family, located at 9 Allerheiligenstrasse in Speyer. The property has a baroque garden and borders the old city wall. The archaeologist Joseph Anselm Feuerbach lived there with his family for...
~1400 ftNW
Library
Stadtarchiv Speyer, Speyer
7 min walk • The Stadtarchiv Speyer is the oldest municipal archive of the Palatinate. The earliest document, which is kept in the city archives of Speyer, is a document of emperor Friedrich I of 1182, in which the privileges granted by emperor Heinrich V to the town of Speyer in 1111 were confirmed and extended.
~650 ftNE
49°19'0"N • 8°26'32"E
Ölberg, Speyer
4 min walk • Wayside shrine
~1160 ftE
49°19'2"N • 8°26'40"E
Heidentürmchen, Speyer
6 min walk • City gate
~460 ftNW
49°19'2"N • 8°26'19"E
Historisches Rathaus Speyer, Speyer
3 min walk • City hall
~670 ftNW
49°19'3"N • 8°26'16"E
St. Georgsbrunnen, Speyer
4 min walk • Memorial

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jewish courtyard?

Nearby attractions include Museum SchPIRA, Speyer (1 min walk), Historisches Rathaus Speyer, Speyer (3 min walk), Historisches Museum der Pfalz, Speyer (3 min walk), Ölberg, Speyer (4 min walk).

How to get to Jewish courtyard by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jewish courtyard:

Bus

Dom/Stadthaus • Lines: 564, 565, 568 (3 min walk)
Domplatz • Lines: 564, 565, 568, 717 (3 min walk)

Train

Speyer Hauptbahnhof (20 min walk)