U.S. architect Daniel Libeskind answers media questionsat the proposed site for a new liberal synagogue in front of the residential home for the elderly called 'Vinzentinum' in Munich October 15, 2009. Libeskind is visiting Munich to get some impressions about the piece of land and its environment. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 28 months ago

U.S. architect Daniel Libeskind answers media questionsat the proposed site for a new liberal synagogue in front of the residential home for the elderly called 'Vinzentinum' in Munich October 15, 2009. Libeskind is visiting Munich to get some impressions about the piece of land and its environment.

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