The Netherlands / Rotterdam

Memorial to the Jews of Rotterdam

Practical info

Type of location: Memorial

Memorial to the Jews of Rotterdam

Rotterdam City Hall

Coolsingel 40, 3011 AD Rotterdam, Pays-Bas

Historical description

Rotterdam

In 1610, the city fathers of Rotterdam issued permits to engage in trade within the city to a small number of Portuguese Jewish merchants. The permits guaranteed freedom of worship and the right to build a synagogue and establish a cemetery. In 1612, these ... Read more