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Gießen District

Medieval Synagogue Ruins, Marburg

Gießen District

Medieval Synagogue Ruins, Marburg

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Medieval Synagogue Ruins, Marburg

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Location: Marburg, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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Volker🏃🏻

December 18, 2020

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For hikers interested in history, the medieval synagogue, the many stumbling blocks in the city and the Garden of Remembrance are important starting points in Marburg.

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Stephan N

October 20, 2021

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Unexpectedly, in 1993, during construction work, old walls were found. The medieval synagogue, first mentioned in 1317, was buried for 550 years. Today you can see it above the market …

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Stefan Rüger

December 1, 2020

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The ruins of the "youngest" of three buildings of the medieval Marburg synagogue are clearly visible under the glass cube today. It is a building from the early 14th century with basic dimensions of around 7 x 10 m. Parts of the access area and the beginnings of a ribbed vault are still clearly visible. It is known from written sources that this building, known as the "Jewish School", was demolished in 1452.

The surviving vault keystone is decorated with a six-pointed star ("Star of David") composed of flowers.

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Location: Marburg, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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