Worms Synagogue Worms, Germany

Men's
View from southwest of the Men's Synagogue, the oldest section of the Alte Synagoge. Built in 1175, rebuilt with some original materials 1961. Extending to the west is the Rashi Chapel, a study room added in 1623-24. Worms, Germany. David Joyal all photos →

Before World War II, Worms had one of the oldest Jewish communities in Germany. Today it is home to a rebuilt Romanesque synagogue, a medieval underground mikveh and a Jewish museum.

Location map of Worms Synagogue, Worms, Germany. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Worms Synagogue, Worms, Germany. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Worms, Germany
Coordinates
49.6336250° N, 8.3663090° E map · aerial
Date(s)
1175; rebuilt 1961

Article Info

Page Title
Worms Synagogue
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 30, 2023