Practical info

Type of location: Museum

Augsburg synagogue and Jewish museum

Halderstraße 6-8, 86150 Augsburg, Germany

Tel : +49 (0)821 51 36 58

Historical description

Augsburg

Archaeologists have discovered an oil lamp dating from the 4th century. A menorah was found on it. Documentary evidence of Jews living in Augsburg dates from 1212. Records from the second half of the 13th century show a well-organized community, and mention the ... Read more

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