Altstadt in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Zerstörung der Heidelberger Synagoge
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Destruction of Heidelberg’s synagogue
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
1. Zerstörung der Heidelberger Synagoge / Destruction of Heidelberg’s synagogue Marker
die am 10. November 1938
von frevelhafter Hand
zerstörte Heidelberger
Synagoge
במקום הזה עמר בית הכנסת
שלק קהירלברג שנהרם
עי אכזרים ב
10.XI.1938 שלק קהירלברג שנהרם
עי אכזרים ב
At this place stood the synagogue of the Heidelberg community, which was destroyed on 10 November 1938 by cruel hands.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is November 10, 1938.
Location. 49° 24.788′ N, 8° 42.381′ E. Memorial is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is at the intersection of Lauerstraße and Große Mantelgasse, on the right when traveling east on Lauerstraße. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Lauerstraße 4, Heidelberg BW 69117, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Heidelberg Synagogue (within shouting distance of this marker); Mantel- oder Frauenturm / Manteltower or Women’s Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Judentor / Jewish Gate (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gottfried Keller (about 150 meters away); Wilhelm Trübner (about 150 meters away); Achim von Arnim and Clemens Brentano (about 150 meters away); Mitteltor-Turm / Middle Gate Tower (about 150 meters away); Hermann Lenz (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Heidelberg.
Additional keywords. Holocaust
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
2. Destruction of Heidelberg’s synagogue Marker
The view of the memorial at the back section of the ruins of the old synagogue.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
3. Destruction of Heidelberg’s synagogue Marker
The outline of the old synagogue.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 36 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
