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Alter Synagogenplatz

A Place of Reflection and History

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Located in Heidelberg's Old Town, the Old Synagogue Square serves as a quiet witness to the past. Once home to a magnificent synagogue destroyed in the 1938 pogroms, the square now invites visitors to pause and reflect on its significant history.

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Did you know?

The synagogue was designed by Hermann Behaghel and built in 1877/78.

Guided Story

Can you feel the whispers of history in the air? Right here, where you're standing, there once was a vibrant community. Behind you stood a magnificent synagogue, a place filled with life and laughter until it was silenced in 1938. Look to your left, and you might catch a glimpse of the Marstall in the distance, another piece of Heidelberg's story. As you walk across these stones, remember that this square was once alive with people. Now, it's the memories that linger here. If you listen closely, you might just hear them.