Discover Speyer, Worms, Mainz: SchUM Cities on the Rhine in Bayreuth

In the Footsteps of the SchUM Cities: An Evening Full of History and Jewish Heritage

This event opens the view on Speyer, Worms, and Mainz as intellectual centers of medieval Judaism on the Rhine. The focus is on the SchUM cities as significant UNESCO World Heritage sites and key locations in European cultural history. The SchUM sites have been described by the General Directorate for Cultural Heritage Rhineland-Palatinate, the German UNESCO Commission, and the tourism and city websites of the participating cities as outstanding testimonies to Jewish life. ([gdke.rlp.de](https://gdke.rlp.de/wer-wir-sind/sekretariat-fuer-das-welterbe/schum-staetten/ueber-die-schum-staetten-speyer-worms-und-mainz?utm_source=openai))

Why SchUM Continues to Fascinate

SchUM stands for the Hebrew initials of Speyer, Worms, and Mainz. The association shaped religious traditions, legal history, and scholarship in the Middle Ages far beyond the Upper Rhine. Those interested in cultural heritage, Jewish history, and urban development will experience a dense connection of research, memory culture, and vibrant present here. ([gdke.rlp.de](https://gdke.rlp.de/wer-wir-sind/sekretariat-fuer-das-welterbe/schum-staetten/ueber-die-schum-staetten-speyer-worms-und-mainz?utm_source=openai))

Historical Perspectives with Great Impact

The three cities are regarded as one of the most important cradles of Ashkenazi Judaism in Europe. Sources from UNESCO and the state and city archives emphasize the exceptional historical depth of this association. For this reason, the evening is suitable for anyone who wants to discover historical connections in a comprehensible, compact, and culturally journalistic manner. ([unesco.de](https://www.unesco.de/staette/schum-staetten-speyer-worms-und-mainz/?utm_source=openai))

Event Location at RW21

The event takes place at RW21 Adult Education Center, Seminar Room 3 at Richard-Wagner-Straße 21 in Bayreuth. The vhs Bayreuth describes RW21 as centrally located, close to the city center and the Richard Wagner Museum. Paid parking spaces are available around the building as well as in nearby parking garages; there is also good bus connectivity via Sternplatz, Opera House, and Wahnfried. ([vhs-bayreuth.de](https://www.vhs-bayreuth.de/kontakt/anfahrt-routenplaner-parkmoeglichkeiten-buslinien?utm_source=openai))

An Evening for Explorers

This lecture event connects local educational work with great European cultural history. Those interested in Jewish heritage, the Middle Ages, UNESCO World Heritage, and historical urban landscapes will receive a well-founded introduction with clear added value for their own exploration.

Conclusion: The evening takes you deep into the history of the SchUM cities and makes visible why Speyer, Worms, and Mainz are still part of Europe's cultural memory today. Anyone wanting to experience Bayreuth on this evening with historical foresight should secure this date.

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Sources:

• vhs Bayreuth - Directions, Parking, and Bus Routes
• vhs Bayreuth - Home Page
• GDKE Rhineland-Palatinate - About the SchUM Sites
• German UNESCO Commission - SchUM Sites Speyer, Worms, and Mainz
• Visit Speyer - Jewish Heritage and Life in Speyer
• State Capital Mainz - SchUM on the Rhine