Old Jewish Cemetery, Sarajevo, Jewish cemetery in Kovačići-Debelo Brdo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Old Jewish Cemetery in Sarajevo is a burial ground on the slopes of Trebević mountain with approximately 3,850 gravestones in varied architectural styles. The stones display different shapes and decorations reflecting different periods and traditions.

The cemetery was established in 1630 by Sephardic Jews under Ottoman rule. When the Austro-Hungarian administration arrived, Ashkenazi Jews began to be buried here as well, and both communities developed side by side.

The cemetery reflects Jewish burial customs through a dedicated vault for damaged sacred texts and gravestones decorated with seven-branched candelabras. These symbols show the religious beliefs that shaped the lives of the communities buried here.

The cemetery lies on the slopes of Trebević in the Kovačići-Debelo Brdo area, southwest of the city centre. It was heavily mined during the 1990s war and completely cleared in 1996. Paths run over uneven, sloping ground, so wear sturdy shoes and allow time for the climb.

Four monuments within the grounds commemorate victims of fascism, with separate memorials for Sephardi and Ashkenazi communities. These monuments stand as reminders of the suffering and resilience of these communities.