Neue Synagoge - Centrum Judaicum (New Synagogue), Berlin

This painstakingly restored landmark, constructed between 1859 and 1866, is a captivating blend of architectural styles. With its splendid eastern Moorish style, it bears a striking resemblance to the Alhambra, making it an unquestionably significant architectural monument from the latter half of the 19th century in Berlin. The bulbous, gilded cupola commands attention in the city's skyline.

When it first opened its doors, this synagogue held the distinction of being the largest in Europe, with a seating capacity for 3,200 people. Tragically, on November 9, 1938, during the so-called Night of the Broken Glass (or "Kristallnacht"), a night when Nazi vandals wreaked havoc across Germany by burning synagogues and vandalizing the few Jewish shops and homes that remained, this synagogue too fell victim to destruction.

The synagogue suffered further damage during Allied bombing in 1943, and it wasn't until the mid-1980s that the East German government undertook the task of its restoration. Inside, a small museum offers an informative exhibit detailing the history of the building and its congregation, featuring remnants of the original architecture and furnishings. Sabbath services are conducted in a modern addition.