• In 1988 in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, the City Council of Essen decided to create a house of Jewish culture and a memorial in the Old Synagogue.
  • The Old Synagogue in Essen is considered one of the most architecturally important free standing synagogue buildings in Europe from the 20th Century.
  • The Old Synagogue in Essen was constructed from 1911 to 1913. It was originally consecrated as the Neue Synagogue (New Synagogue).
  • Today, the Old Synagogue in Essen is considered the largest synagogue in Germany – the cupola is 37 metres high and the building is 70 metres long.
  • The Essen Synagogue is a unique cultural monument and houses the cultural institute of the city of Essen. Old Synagogue Essen. Edmund-Körner-Platz 1.
  • Old Synagogue. In July 2010, the Alte Synagoge opened as Germany’s first "Haus jüdischer Kultur" (house of Jewish culture). ... 45127 Essen.
  • The Old Synagogue (German: Alte Synagoge) is a cultural meeting center and memorial in the city of Essen in Germany.
  • Old Synagogue of Essen dates back to the early years of the 20th Century. It is one of the earliest free-standing Jewish place of worship in Europe.
  • The Old Synagogue in Essen, Germany is an important cultural landmark and a must-see destination for anyone visiting the city.