The first one was built in the ghetto in 1227. It lasted for about 300 years. Emperor Maximilian had protected the Jews during his reign, even if he taxed them heavily. In 1519, though, the Emperor had died, and the Jews were convenient scapegoats for Regensburg's economic problems. So they were kicked out of town.
The Jews returned in 1669 and built a new synagogue in 1841. That structure lasted until 1907, when it was destroyed before it collapsed. A new one was built a few years later - but that one was wiped out by the Nazis on Nove. 9, 1938 - Kristallnacht.
This photo shows the foundation of the synagogue. I couldn't determine which one, but the memorial was opened in 2005.
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