--- title: "Kristallnacht" url: "https://charlie.aachen-tourismus.de/en/poi/kristallnacht" description: "For the Jews, the National Socialist period was a particular nightmare. One of the main historic events of this time was the “Reichspogromnacht”, or night of the pogroms, from 8 to 9 November 1938. In this night, the Aachen synagogue, among others, was desecrated and destroyed by fires set by the Nazis. 1,106 glass panels, each 19 millimetres thick and arranged to form a Star of David, are still reminiscent of the Kristallnacht today. Like the star, the new synagogue, and Judaism itself, will continue to exist unbowed in the future." language: "en" type: "Place" breadcrumb: "Root > Aachen > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- ShareBookmark Bookmark Kristallnacht ============= - Monument Kristallnacht – Commemorating the persecution of Jews in Aachen For the Jews, the National Socialist period was a particular nightmare. One of the main historic events of this time was the “Reichspogromnacht”, or night of the pogroms, from 8 to 9 November 1938. In this night, the Aachen synagogue, among others, was desecrated and destroyed by fires set by the Nazis. 1,106 glass panels, each 19 millimetres thick and arranged to form a Star of David, are still reminiscent of the Kristallnacht today. Like the star, the new synagogue, and Judaism itself, will continue to exist unbowed in the future. Read more Good to know ------------ Eligibility - for Groups - for individual guests Payment methods Entrance Free Social Media Read more Author aachen tourist service e.v.Markt 45-47 52062 Aachen Organization aachen tourist service e.v. License (master data) aachen tourist service e.v. This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Party/nightlife - Party/nightlife - Exhibition - Place of interest - Monument - Monument - Monument - Tours 128.20 km - Regional bike tour Contact Synagogenplatz 52062 Aachen