Old Synagogue
In the Middle Ages Erfurt hosted a large Jewish community, as is evident in a large synagogue that is one of the oldest in Central Europe. A pogrom destroyed the community in the 14th century, and the city repurposed the building, renovating it several times. During renovations in 1999 in a nearby building, workers uncovered more than 30 kg of gold and silver in coins and objects buried by the community during the pogrom. The Erfurt Treasure is the heart of the museum.
