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- German
- English
Discover the hidden history of one of Europe's most significant medieval Jewish communities. On this captivating journey through Erfurt, you explore a story full of contrasts: incredible economic prosperity and sudden, devastating persecution. Find out how a magnificent synagogue survived by becoming a dance hall, how a holy ritual bath was buried and forgotten for 550 years, and how the echo of a lost community still resonates in the stones of the city today. This is a story of extinction, wondrous preservation, and the indomitable human spirit.
- 1.7 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 78 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and identity, migration & globalization
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Erfurt main station with local public transport towards the Old Synagogue. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the Old Synagogue, Erfurt, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
Walk from the Kleine Synagogue to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Erfurt main station. The starting point is the Small Synagogue, Erfurt, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1Old Synagogue
The oldest intact synagogue in Central Europe, which survived centuries of history because it was repurposed as a warehouse and dance hall.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A rare preserved medieval secular building that belonged to Jewish merchants and illustrates the wealth and daily domestic life of the Jewish elite of Erfurt.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A ritual bath from the 13th century, discovered by chance in 2007, that illuminates the spiritual practices of the community and the theme of rediscovering a buried heritage.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The political center of the city, where the fate of the Jewish community was sealed during the devastating plague pogrom of 1349.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A street that was once the heart of the medieval Jewish quarter and offers space to reflect on the spatial reality of the community and the void left after 1349.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
This site, built in 1840, stands for the ultimate return of Jewish life to Erfurt and serves as a poignant conclusion that connects medieval history with modern monument preservation.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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