Jewish Cemetery in Baligród, Begräbnisstätte in Baligród
The Jewish Cemetery in Baligród is a burial site of the Jewish community located on a hillside to the west of the town center. The approximately one-hectare site contains over 200 headstones made from stone in varying shapes and sizes, some still standing upright while others are weathered, broken, or partially collapsed.
The cemetery was established in the early 18th century, with the oldest surviving headstone dating to 1716. During World War Two, German soldiers removed many gravestones to use them for street paving and other construction, significantly damaging the site.
The cemetery was used by the Jewish community of Baligród, and its headstones show Hebrew, Polish, and German inscriptions that reflect how the community was gradually becoming integrated with surrounding culture. The different scripts and carved symbols on the stones tell of the traditions and daily life of those buried here.
The cemetery is located on the western side of town on a hillside and is easily accessible via marked pathways. The site is surrounded by trees and has small streams nearby, so visitors should allow time to walk respectfully through the grounds and read the inscriptions.
After World War Two, the site was abandoned, but starting in 2006 local communities and schools began restoration efforts, clearing away overgrown vegetation from the neglected grounds. These ongoing efforts to document and preserve the cemetery have transformed it into a place of remembrance for future generations.
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