Synagogue de la Paix

The Synagogue de la Paix (Synagogue of Peace) is located next to the Parc du Contades and was created by the famous architects Berst and Levy. It possesses twelve pillars representing the tribes of Israel. Another synagogue was located at Quai Kléber before, but was destroyed by the nazis in 1940. The Jewish community in Strasbourg is one of the biggest in France, comprising about 15000 persons.

16, avenue de la Paix, Strasbourg

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