Monumentc3a28d51…6cf1Place of Remembrance
Alte Synagoge Bremerhaven
Commemoration of Jewish life in Bremerhaven
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Bremerhaven: First Steps10 pts
Bremerhaven: Explorer25 pts
Bremerhaven: Insider50 pts
The Old Synagogue in Bremerhaven, designed by architect Bernhard Scheller, was constructed in 1878 on Schulstraße 5. It was set ablaze by the Nazis on November 9, 1938, during the Kristallnacht pogroms. A stele now stands as a memorial to these tragic events.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1878
- Architect
- Bernhard Scheller
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
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- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Guided Story
In front of you stands a simple stele, marking the site of the Old Synagogue in Bremerhaven. Designed by architect Bernhard Scheller, it was built in 1878 on Schulstraße 5. However, on the night of November 9, 1938, during the Kristallnacht pogroms, it was set ablaze by the Nazis. This memorial is a reminder of those tragic events. As you stand here, reflect on the significance of this place, a silent witness to a dark chapter in history.
Location
Nearby
Busse-Denkmal
191 m away
Industrie- und Handelskammer Bremerhaven
140 m away
Historisches Museum Bremerhaven
280 m away
Alte Geestebrücke
225 m away
Wencke-Dock
318 m away
Kennedybrücke
391 m away
Kunstmuseum
501 m away
Hochschule Bremerhaven
469 m away