Judensand

The Judensand cemetery contains 1800 gravestones spread across its grounds, with 180 stones dating from the medieval period between the 11th and 13th centuries.

Dating back to 1012, the cemetery served as the primary burial ground for the Jewish community of Mainz until 1888, enduring multiple periods of destruction and restoration.

The cemetery represents the historical significance of Mainz as part of the SchUM cities, a medieval association of Jewish communities that shaped Ashkenazic traditions.

Located on Mombacher Street, the cemetery features a visitor pavilion that provides educational information about the site and its historical context.

In 1926, numerous medieval gravestones discovered during construction works throughout Mainz were collected to create a memorial section within the cemetery grounds.

Location: Rhineland-Palatinate

GPS coordinates: 50.00590,8.24978

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:21