Old Jewish Cemetery

The Old Jewish Cemetery is a burial ground on a hilltop in Lublin containing over 100 preserved tombstones enclosed by a stone wall from the 17th century. The graves are scattered across the site and reflect the long history of the Jewish community at this location.

The cemetery was established in 1541 and holds Poland's oldest preserved Jewish gravestone belonging to Talmudist Yaakov Kopelman Halevi. The site was built upon the remains of a medieval fortress, showing the layered history of this location.

The cemetery reflects traditional Jewish burial customs that visitors can observe in its layout and monuments. The gravesites and their arrangement tell the story of the community that lived here and honored its deceased.

Access to the cemetery requires advance permission, with entrances located on Sienna and Kalinowszczyzna streets. Visitors should prepare for a hilltop setting and check visiting conditions beforehand, as the site is not always accessible.

Some tombstones bear traces of ancient burial traditions such as ceramic shards placed on eyes and lips. These details preserve knowledge of religious and cultural practices that might otherwise be forgotten.