Alter Jüdischer Friedhof, Jewish cemetery in Neustadt District, Dresden, Germany
The Alter Jüdischer Friedhof is a cemetery in Dresden's Neustadt district located between Pulsnitzer Straße and Prießnitzstraße. It covers about 3,500 square meters with over 1,200 graves, many of which still have their original headstones.
This cemetery was established in 1751 and served as Saxony's first Jewish burial ground for the community. It remained in operation until 1869, when space constraints led authorities to close it.
The sandstone graves display inscriptions facing east, combining Hebrew text with German descriptions. Visitors can see traditional Jewish symbols and dates written in the Hebrew calendar carved into the stones.
The cemetery can only be viewed from outside, and visitors should contact the HATiKVA organization before visiting. Male visitors should wear a head covering, and it is important to treat the place with respect.
During World War II, this cemetery remained open and served as a gathering place for Dresden's Jewish community despite the difficult times. Only in 1943 were metal fixtures removed, marking the end of this important role for the community.
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