New Synagogue
Duration
45 min
Admission
€7
Best time
Anytime
Budget
Budget
About this place
The New Synagogue is one of Berlin's most striking and historically significant landmarks, a magnificent Moorish Revival building topped by a gleaming golden dome on Oranienburger Strasse in Mitte. Originally opened in 1866 as the largest synagogue in Germany, it was partially destroyed during Kristallnacht in 1938 and further damaged in World War II before being painstakingly restored and reopened as the Centrum Judaicum in 1995.
Tips
Security checks are in place at the entrance, so allow a little extra time before your visit. The permanent exhibition inside documents the rich history of Jewish life in Berlin and the synagogue's own turbulent past, well worth exploring at a leisurely pace. The golden dome is not always accessible, so check in advance whether it is open during your visit for panoramic views over Mitte. The synagogue is located on Oranienburger Strasse, a lively street in the heart of Mitte within easy walking distance of Hackescher Höfe, the Scheunenviertel neighbourhood, and the Museum Island area.