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Jewish Mainz

Old and New Synagogue

Mainz was a centre of Jewish theology and learning in Central Europe during the Middle Ages. Experience the long history of Jewish Mainz from the oldest legible Jewish tombstone in Europe from 1049 to the impressive award-winning modern synagogue next to the remains of the old synagoge.


Central Europe's oldest readable Jewish tombstone

Central Europe's oldest readable Jewish tombstone

In the Landesmuseum (State Museum) we will see the oldest legible Jewish tombstone in Europe from 1049 and the Torah rolls. Nearby we will see the area of the former Jewish Ghetto.

Stolpersteine

Stolpersteine

Near the Fischtorbrunnen we will see some of the famous Stolpersteine ("Stumbling Stones") and we will see the Nagelsaule ("Nail Column") on the Market Square and hear about Jewish life in Mainz during the First World War.

Tour EJM2

2 hour guided walking tour

Start times: Tue-Fri & Sun 09:30-15:30

Price per group 140 €


If you are interested in Jewish Mainz, be sure to also join one of the Chagall Mainz Tours which include the impressive stained-glass windows in St. Stephan's by the Jewish artist Marc Chagall.

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New synagogue, Mainz
Detail of the new synagogue, Mainz
Detail of the new synagogue, Mainz
Nagelsäule ("Nail column")
Nagelsäule ("Nail column") Detail
Judaica collection in the Landesmuseum (State Museum)
Golden Torah Crown in the Landesmuseum (State Museum)

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