Schnaittach

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Schnaittach is a market town in Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany.

Geography

Schnaittach is on the river Schnaittach, a tributary of the Pegnitz.

History

Schnaittach was first mentioned in 1011. Until 1806 the Christian population of Schnaittach was Catholic, in contrast to the surrounding areas. Schnaittach has had a large Jewish community since the 15th century. Today, the building complex of the synagogue houses a branch of the Jewish Museum of Franconia (the main museum is in Fürth).


Twin towns

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Schnaittach Synagogue, built in 1570.

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