Stary cmentarz w Olkuszu

Stary cmentarz w Olkuszu is a 19th century burial ground divided into Catholic and Orthodox sections within limestone walls. The site contains around 31 burial structures and monuments scattered under mature trees across the grounds.

The cemetery was established around 1815 and closed to burials in 1914 after serving the local community and military forces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Its timeline marks a period of significant territorial and political change in the region.

The grounds reveal the multicultural history of this place through how burial areas were separated and maintained for different faiths. You can see how different communities coexisted here by observing the distinct sections and their monuments.

The grounds are located between Kazimierz Wielki and Francesco Nullo streets with clear paths for walking through the site. Visitors can navigate the cemetery comfortably on foot to view the monuments and burial areas.

The site contains a memorial shaped like a broken oak trunk dedicated to Italian revolutionary Colonel Francesco Nullo, a detail many visitors overlook. The same figure is honored by having a nearby street named after him, connecting local history to the cemetery itself.