Neue Dammtor-Synagoge

Commemorating the Synagogue's Destruction in 1938

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The Neue Dammtor Synagogue in Hamburg's Grindelviertel was built in 1895 in Moorish style by Georg Schlepps. It was desecrated during Kristallnacht in 1938 and ultimately destroyed by bombs in 1943. A metal plaque on a stele, erected on November 9, 1995, commemorates these events.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1895
Architect: Georg Schlepps
Architectural Style: Moorish
Opening Date: August 15, 1895

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Guided Story

Here, you're at a place with deep historical significance. Built in 1895 by Georg Schlepps, the Neue Dammtor Synagogue was crafted in the Moorish Revival style. It was a vital center for Conservative Judaism in Hamburg. During Kristallnacht in 1938, it was desecrated, and in 1943, it was destroyed by bombs. Before you stands a stele with a metal plaque, erected on November 9, 1995, to commemorate these tragic events. Take a moment to reflect on the significance of this memorial.