Podcast Tour The Medieval Jewish Heart of Erfurt

Germany
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Duration1h 18m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Discover the hidden history of one of Europe's most significant medieval Jewish communities. On this captivating journey through Erfurt, you explore a story full of contrasts: incredible economic prosperity and sudden, devastating persecution. Find out how a magnificent synagogue survived by becoming a dance hall, how a holy ritual bath was buried and forgotten for 550 years, and how the echo of a lost community still resonates in the stones of the city today. This is a story of extinction, wondrous preservation, and the indomitable human spirit.

- 1.7 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 78 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and identity, migration & globalization
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

What's included

  • Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
  • Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
  • Point-to-point navigation between stops

What to expect

  1. Old Synagogue
    10m
    The oldest intact synagogue in Central Europe, which survived centuries of history because it was repurposed as a warehouse and dance hall.
  2. 10m
    A rare preserved medieval secular building that belonged to Jewish merchants and illustrates the wealth and daily domestic life of the Jewish elite of Erfurt.
  3. 10m
    A ritual bath from the 13th century, discovered by chance in 2007, that illuminates the spiritual practices of the community and the theme of rediscovering a buried heritage.
  4. 10m
    The political center of the city, where the fate of the Jewish community was sealed during the devastating plague pogrom of 1349.
  5. 10m
    A street that was once the heart of the medieval Jewish quarter and offers space to reflect on the spatial reality of the community and the void left after 1349.
  6. Kleine Synagoge
    10m
    This site, built in 1840, stands for the ultimate return of Jewish life to Erfurt and serves as a poignant conclusion that connects medieval history with modern monument preservation.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Erfurt main station with local public transport towards the Old Synagogue. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the Old Synagogue, Erfurt, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

Walk from the Kleine Synagogue to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Erfurt main station. The starting point is the Small Synagogue, Erfurt, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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