Synagogenmonument

Commemorating the Destroyed Bornplatz Synagogue

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The Synagogue Monument in Hamburg serves as a memorial to the impressive ceiling vault of the Bornplatz Synagogue, which was destroyed during the Kristallnacht in 1938. Created by Margrit Kahl, the monument was inaugurated in 1988 and stands as a testament to the city's Jewish history. The synagogue originally opened in 1906 as the main synagogue for the German-Israelite community.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1906
Architect: Semmy Engel
Opening Date: September 13, 1906

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Guided Story

In front of you stands the Synagogue Monument, a reminder of the impressive ceiling vault of the Bornplatz Synagogue. This synagogue opened in 1906 as the main place of worship for the German-Israelite community and was one of the largest in Germany. Designed by architect Semmy Engel, it was tragically destroyed during the Kristallnacht in 1938. This memorial, created by Margrit Kahl and inaugurated in 1988, quietly commemorates Hamburg's Jewish history. If you turn around, you'll see the nearby Joseph-Carlebach-Platz, which forms part of this significant historical landscape.