The Great Synagogue of Erfurt (1884–1938), digital 3D reconstruction

Until its destruction in 1938, the Great Synagogue of Erfurt was the center of a large Jewish community in that city. With its Arabic elements, the temple’s neo-Moorish style radiated an aura of self-confidence. Visible far and wide, the dome with a tower on either side, the ornaments, and the colorful brickwork made it an imposing edifice with a capacity to seat 500. The Hebrew inscription over t…