The ShUM cities of Worms Mainz and Speyer have had UNESCO World Heritage status since July. art! about their importance and in conversation with Susanne Urban, managing director SchUM-Städte eV.
In the Middle Ages, the ShUM cities were the center of the largest and most influential Jewish communities in Germany: Worms, Mainz and Speyer. From the 11th century onwards, they had come together to form a group and had a decisive influence on Jewish law, architecture, the interpretation of religious scriptures and culture.