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Stary zidovsky Hrbitov, Prague

3.6

#14 of 142 in Historic Sites in Prague

Cemetery · Historic Site

A place as mysterious as it is historically significant, Stary zidovsky Hrbitov is the largest Jewish graveyard in Europe. Founded in the 15th century by King Ottokar II of Bohemia, the cemetery is a major landmark of the city's old Jewish quarter. Although the burial ground contains some 12,000 visible tombstones, the exact number of people buried here remains uncertain, as the cemetery contains as many as 20 layers of graves laid one on top of the other. The oldest preserved tombstone dates back to 1439, and it belongs to a prominent poet and rabbi named Avigdor Kara. Make Stary zidovsky Hrbitov a part of your Prague vacation plans using our Prague tour itinerary maker app.

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FROM $91 BOOK WITH VIATOR Prague Jewish Quarter Private tour - 3hours

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Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $49 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small-Group Walking Tour in Prague: Stories of Jewish Prague

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Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $55 BOOK WITH VIATOR Prague Jewish Quarter And Synagogue Walking Tour With Admission Tickets

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By Onleaveagain

This is a must place to visit which might sound a little macabre but it is astonishing that this graveyard contains almost 12000 tombstones. Due to its small area, the bodies have been stacked on top.... more »
By Liefhebber19

Very impressive, we bought a combinationticket for the Jewish Museum (all the names of Jewish victims of WOII written on the walls), the cemetery (part of this museum) and the Spanish Synagoge. It... more »

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By arto vera

A beautiful place, filled with history. It's very peaceful and really not too busy (beginning of september).

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By manzana pan

Very interesting place, must see. Buy a combined ticket from the information center nearby, don't waste time standing in line.. much faster and more reasonably priced

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