Berlin's New Synagogue: A Resilient Landmark Through History
The New Synagogue on Oranienburger Straße in Berlin, a significant landmark and tourist attraction, has a rich history marked by restoration, damage, and resilience. Designed by Eduard Knoblauch, it's a center of Jewish life and culture.
The synagogue's façade, restored in the 1990s, features a striking dome on a drum, with a gilded ribbed pattern inspired by Moorish design. The entrance wall steps back behind two towers, harmonizing with the central dome. Despite its grandeur, the building faced severe challenges. Bombing in 1943 caused significant damage, and the ruins were demolished in 1970. Remarkably, during Kristallnacht, a police officer and firefighters saved the synagogue from total destruction. Today, it hosts rotating exhibitions and is part of the Centrum Judaicum, linked to the adjacent modern extension. Visitors can easily reach it via S-Bahn, bus, and tram stops nearby.
The New Synagogue, designed by Eduard Knoblauch and later overseen by August Stüler, stands as a testament to Berlin's Jewish heritage. Despite facing destruction, it remains a major tourist attraction and a vital center of Jewish life in Berlin.
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