Jewish cemeteries of Kaunas, Jewish cemeteries in Kaunas, Lithuania.
Four separate burial grounds spread across different districts of Kaunas contain thousands of graves with inscriptions in Hebrew and Yiddish script.
The oldest cemetery in Vilijampole dated from the 17th century when Jewish settlers first established their presence in the region outside city limits.
The graves at Zaliakalnis cemetery demonstrate traditional Lithuanian-Jewish burial practices through the design of monuments and arrangement of burial sections.
The cemetery in Aleksotas remains active for current burials, while others require advance contact with local Jewish community representatives for visits.
The Zaliakalnis cemetery contains the resting place of Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor, whose teachings influenced Jewish theological studies across Eastern Europe.
Location: Kaunas City Municipality
GPS coordinates: 54.90776,23.94540
Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40
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