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Synagoge Bonn Denkmal

A tribute to a vanished heritage

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The Synagogue Bonn Memorial commemorates the Old Synagogue, inaugurated in 1879 and designed by Hermann Eduard Maertens in an eclectic style. This site serves as a solemn reminder of its destruction by the Nazis in 1938. With wheelchair accessibility, it invites you to pause and reflect on the importance of tolerance and remembrance.

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Architect Hermann Eduard Maertens designed the Alte Synagoge in Bonn in an eclectic style, and the building opened in 1879.

Quick Facts

Architect: Hermann Eduard Maertens
Architectural Style: Eclecticism
Opening Date: January 31, 1879
Wheelchair Access: Fully accessible

Guided Story

Here in the heart of Bonn, you're standing on a ground that speaks volumes. Look up where the Old Synagogue once stood, a proud symbol of vibrant Jewish life. Destroyed in 1938, its spirit lingers at this memorial. Just behind you, the Bridge Man statue adds another layer of historical charm. But it's here, right at this spot, where the past asks you to reflect. Feel the quiet echoes of voices long gone? Let them guide you to believe in the power of tolerance and understanding for our future.