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memorial stone old central synagogue
Commemorating Munich's Destroyed Main Synagogue
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The memorial stone on Herzog-Max-Straße marks the site of the Main Synagogue of the Jewish Community, built between 1883 and 1887 and destroyed in June 1938 by order of Adolf Hitler. Created in 1969 by artist Herbert Peters, the stone bears the inscription: 'Here stood the Main Synagogue of the Jewish Community, built 1883-87. It was demolished during the persecution of Jews in June 1938.'
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1969
- Architect
- Albert Schmidt
- Architectural Style
- Romanesque
- Opening Date
- September 16, 1887
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Audio Guide
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