Praha: The Old Jewish Cemetery

The Old Jewish Cemetery is in the Jewish Quarter, or Josefov, near Old Town. The cemetery was established in the 1400's and in use until 1987. An estimated 100,000 people are interred here, with layers believed to be twelve deep.

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Eric and Dad

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The Old-New Synagogue, nearby

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Gravestones in the Old Jewish Cemetery

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Jen, Eric and Nicole in the Old Jewish Cemetery (men are requested to cover their heads with kippahs as a token of respect)

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Last updated 07.08.2001