Alter Jüdischer Friedhof Fürth, Jewish cemetery in Fürth, Germany
The Old Jewish Cemetery of Fürth is a burial ground in Bavaria containing thousands of preserved gravestones enclosed by high stone walls. The grounds were used over several centuries and document the history of the Jewish community in the city.
The cemetery began in 1607 and served as a burial site until 1906, spanning roughly 300 years of use. During this period the Jewish community of Fürth grew and buried its deceased here across the generations.
The cemetery reflects Jewish traditions visible in how nature grows freely across the grounds and floral decorations are avoided at burial sites. These practices show how the community maintained its values in honoring the deceased.
Visitors should contact the Tourist Information Office ahead of time, as access must be arranged and guided tours are offered through the grounds. It is best to plan with adequate time and prepare for a guided experience.
Among those buried here are relatives of industrialists and publishers who later became known throughout Germany. This connection shows how the Fürth Jewish community played a role in the region's economic history.
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