Šmerlis kapi

Šmerlis kapi is a Jewish cemetery in Riga that spans across a large area, containing numerous graves and memorial stones from different periods. The grounds are maintained by the city and feature a variety of burial markers marking individual plots.

The cemetery was founded in 1928 as the Jewish community in Riga grew following World War I. This establishment reflected the community's growing presence and need for their own burial grounds during that period.

The cemetery displays traditional Jewish gravestones and memorials that reflect burial customs of the local community. Walking through, visitors notice inscriptions and symbols carved into the stones that tell stories of families and their heritage.

The cemetery is located on Lizuma Street and is accessible by public transport. Visitors should approach respectfully and be mindful of the solemn nature of the site.

Research projects have identified many of the individuals buried here, preserving their memory for future generations. This documentation work transformed the site into an important record of the community's past.