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 Twinned with Frohnleiten, Austria "Friendship" with Schlettau, Saxony
References
External links Official town Web site Fortifications near Schnaittach Jewish Museum of Franconia