Second Temple in Hamburg

The Second Temple in Hamburg is an Ashkenazi synagogue built in 1842-44 by architects Klees-Wülbern and Johann Heinrich. In use until 1931, this brick synagogue is now abandoned.

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Key Features

  • Architecture

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