Mahnmal für die Alte Synagoge

Can you feel the quiet that envelops this place? Imagine the vibrant life that once thrived here. Right here stood the Old Synagogue of Dortmund, a stunning Art Nouveau creation by Eduard Fürstenau. If you turn to your west, there’s a plaque that marks where this magnificent building once stood. More than just a place of worship, it was the heart of Dortmund's Jewish community until its destruction in 1938. Think about the emotions of those who had to leave this cherished place. The monument you see, erected in 1990, keeps these memories alive, urging us to reflect on the importance of tolerance and diversity.