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Jewish Cemetery, Jewish cemetery in Powstańców Śląskich district, Wrocław, Poland.

The cemetery grounds extend across 4.6 hectares with approximately 12,000 graves, featuring inscriptions in both German and Hebrew on stone monuments.

Founded in 1856 during Wrocław's German period, the cemetery served as the primary Jewish burial ground until the final interment in 1942.

The gravestones display traditional Jewish symbols including hands for descendants of Aaron, oriental trees for messianic hope, and broken roses for death.

Visitors can access the cemetery from April through October between 9:00 and 18:00, while winter hours run from 9:00 to 16:00 with entry fees starting at 15 PLN.

During World War II, the cemetery transformed into a fortress, leaving bullet marks on numerous tombstones that remain visible today.

Location: Powstańców Śląskich

Location: Wrocław

Inception: January 1, 1856

Address: Ślężna 37/39, 50-301 Wrocław, Poland 50-301 Wrocław

Opening Hours: april-oktober: Maandag-Zondag 09:00-18:00, november-maart: Maandag-Zondag 09:00-16:00

Phone: +48717915904

Website: http://muzeum.miejskie.wroclaw.pl

GPS coordinates: 51.08686,17.02527

Latest update: March 16, 2025 18:12

Be Surprised by Wroclaw in Poland

Wroclaw features Gothic churches, market squares, and bridges over the Oder. The city incorporates bronze dwarf statues on its streets, historical museums in palaces, and themed gardens. The center showcases religious structures, a medieval town hall, colorful houses, fountains, and the UNESCO-listed Centennial Hall. The District of Four Denominations groups different places of worship, while green spaces and islands provide areas of relaxation.

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