House of Remembrance of Upper Silesian Jews in Gliwice

The House of Remembrance of Upper Silesian Jews in Gliwice is a museum housed in a historic, neo-Gothic red-brick building that originally served as a Jewish funeral house. Designed by the renowned Austrian architect Max Fleischer, the structure was erected between 1900 and 1903 and is one of the few in Upper Silesia to have survived Kristallnacht. The institution is a branch of the Museum in Gliwice and, after extensive renovation, presents a permanent exhibition dedicated to the history of the Jewish community in the region. Visitors can learn about the fate of Gliwice Jews from the early 19th century, when the Emancipation Edict of 1812 granted them new rights, through their active participation in city life. The exhibition also explains funeral traditions, including the tahara ceremony, and the role of the funeral house. The building itself, with its ceremonial hall and mortuary, is a valuable example of religious architecture. This site will appeal to history and architecture enthusiasts, as well as families and school groups. Guided tours are available, and a public transport stop is nearby.