Mitte in Nürnberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Nürnberger Hauptsynagoge
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Nuremberg Main Synagogue
Photographed by James Hulse, February 26, 2026
1. Nürnberger Hauptsynagoge / Nuremberg Main Synagogue Marker
An dieser Stelle stand die im Jahre 1874 fertiggestellte und im maurischen Stil erbaute Nürnberger Hauptsynagoge. Noch vor der Kristallnacht wurde sie am 10.8.1938 von den NS-Machthabern zerstört und abgetragen.
At this site stood the Nuremberg main synagogue, completed in 1874 and built in the Moorish style. Even before Kristallnacht, it was destroyed and demolished on August 10, 1938, by the Nazi authorities.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 49° 27.198′ N, 11° 4.843′ E. Marker is in Nürnberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Spitalbrücke and Leo-Katzenberger-Weg, on the left when traveling south on Spitalbrücke. The marker is located on the northeast side of the Spitalbrücke. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nürnberg BY 90403, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Leo Katzenberger (here, next to this marker); Heilig-Geist-Spital / Hospital of the Holy Spirit
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Also see . . .
1. Grand Synagogue of Nuremberg. Wikipedia
The Grand Synagogue of Nuremberg was a former Reform Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in Nuremberg (German: Nürnberg), in the state of Bavaria, Germany. Designed by Adolf Wolff in the Moorish Revival style, completed in 1874, and destroyed by Nazis on 27 September 1938, it was the third synagogue in Nuremberg.(Submitted on March 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
2. Kristallnacht. Wikipedia
Kristallnacht or the Night of Broken Glass, also called the November pogrom was a pogrom against Jews carried out by the Nazi Party's Sturmabteilung(Submitted on March 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)(SA) and Schutzstaffel (SS) paramilitary forces along with some participation from the Hitler Youth and German civilians throughout Nazi Germany on 9–10 November 1938. The German authorities looked on without intervening.Photographed by James Hulse, February 26, 20262. Nürnberger Hauptsynagoge / Nuremberg Main Synagogue Marker
Additional keywords. Holocaust
Photographed by James Hulse, February 26, 2026
3. Nürnberger Hauptsynagoge / Nuremberg Main Synagogue Marker
The view of the marker along the street and bridge.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 26, 2026
4. Nuremberg Main Synagogue Marker - Left Side
Photographed by James Hulse, February 26, 2026
5. Nuremberg Main Synagogue Marker - Right Side
Translation - Who among you is left who saw this house in its glory?
Public Domain - Author, Ferdinand Schmidt - Wikipedia Commons, 1900s
6. Synagogue of Nuremberg, built 1874
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
