Old Synagogue, Erfurt

Name: Old Synagogue
Address: Waagegasse 8, Erfurt, 99084, Germany
Telephone: +49 361 6551608

#6 among attractions in Erfurt

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Facts and practical information

The Alte Synagoge in Erfurt, Germany, is one of the best preserved medieval synagogues in Europe, its oldest parts dating back to the late 11th century. Most parts of the building date from around 1250–1320. It is thought to be the oldest synagogue building intact to its roof still standing in Europe. ()

Local name: Alte Synagoge Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 50°58'43"N, 11°1'45"E

Address

Waagegasse 8AltstadtErfurt 99084 Germany

Contact

+49 361 6551608

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Day trips

Old Synagogue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Erfurt Cathedral, Angermuseum, Memorial and Education Centre Andreasstraße, Augustinerkloster.

~1760 ftSW
Romanesque and Gothic style city icon
Erfurt Cathedral, Erfurt
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~1580 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Angermuseum, Erfurt
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~1380 ftW
Museum
Memorial and Education Centre Andreasstraße, Erfurt
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~1010 ftN
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Augustinerkloster, Erfurt
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~370 ftE
Ancient bridge with homes and stores
Krämerbrücke, Erfurt
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0.6 miS
Monastery
Erfurt Charterhouse, Erfurt
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~770 ftS
Church, Gothic architecture
Predigerkirche, Erfurt
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0.5 miW
Forts and castles
Zitadelle Petersberg, Erfurt
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~1820 ftSW
Museum, Gothic architecture, Specialty museum
Maria Gloriosa, Erfurt
9 min walk • Maria Gloriosa, or the Erfurt Bell, is a well-known bell of Erfurt Cathedral, cast by Geert van Wou in 1497. The world's largest medieval free-swinging bell, it is now swung electrically. It was welded in 1985 to repair a crack, then, in August 2004, the bell was re-fused due to another crack from 2001.
0.6 miSW
Concerts and shows, Opera, Theater
Theater Erfurt, Erfurt
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~1020 ftSW
Museum, Natural history museum
Natural History Museum, Erfurt
5 min walk • The Natural History Museum of Erfurt is a natural history museum in Erfurt, Germany. The museum has a permanent exhibition relating the natural history of the forests, fields, city and the geological history of Thuringia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Old Synagogue open?

Old Synagogue is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Old Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include Römer, Erfurt (2 min walk), Krämerbrücke, Erfurt (2 min walk), Ägidienkirche, Erfurt (3 min walk), LaCeiba Arts, Erfurt (3 min walk).

How to get to Old Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Synagogue:

Tram

Fischmarkt/Rathaus • Lines: 2, 3, 6 (2 min walk)
Domplatz Nord • Lines: 3, 6 (6 min walk)

Bus

Domplatz • Lines: 90 (6 min walk)
Erfurt, Krämpfertor • Lines: 233 (10 min walk)

Train

Erfurt Hbf (15 min walk)