A place as mysterious as it is historically significant, Stary zidovsky Hrbitov is the largest Jewish graveyard in Europe. Founded in the 15th century by King Ottokar II of Bohemia, the cemetery is a major landmark of the city's old Jewish quarter. Although the burial ground contains some 12,000 visible tombstones, the exact number of people buried here remains uncertain, as the cemetery contains as many as 20 layers of graves laid one on top of the other. The oldest preserved tombstone dates back to 1439, and it belongs to a prominent poet and rabbi named Avigdor Kara. Make Stary zidovsky Hrbitov a part of your Prague vacation plans using our Prague tour itinerary maker app.
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The Jewish Quarter in Prague is atmospheric on its own but the cemetery may be the top. Hundreds and thousand of tombstones scattered in quite a limited area, some of them centuries old. Visiting..... more »
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This is a must place to visit which might sound a little macabre but it is astonishing that this graveyard contains almost 12000 tombstones. Due to its small area, the bodies have been stacked on top.... more »
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An interesting experience, don’t miss it!
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historic place really beautiful you should definitely visit it if you append to be in Prague.
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