Monumentcd60a418…36ddPlace of Remembrance

Gedenktafel für zerstörte Synagoge

Commemorating Plauen's destroyed synagogue

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The plaque commemorates the synagogue of the Jewish community in Plauen, consecrated on April 6, 1930, and destroyed by fascists during the night of November 9-10, 1938. The bronze memorial bears an inscription to acknowledge this tragic loss.

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Guided Story

As you stand here, you are facing a poignant reminder of Plauen's history: the plaque commemorating the synagogue of the Jewish community. This synagogue was consecrated on April 6, 1930, and tragically destroyed by fascists during the night of November 9-10, 1938. The bronze memorial bears an inscription that acknowledges this profound loss. To your east, you can spot the Herz-Jesu-Kirche about 150 meters away. Take a moment to reflect on the significance of this site.