Remah Cemetery is a historic Jewish burial ground at Szeroka 40 in Kraków’s Kazimierz district. Dating to the mid-16th century, it contains graves of prominent members of Kraków’s Jewish community as well as people from Prague and Vienna. Restored gravestones from the 16th to 18th centuries stand behind the nearby Remah Synagogue. The cemetery was damaged during the Nazi occupation, when tombstones were taken away or sold. Visit to learn about Jewish sepulchral art and the site’s history; the synagogue holds Friday evening services.
A Jewish cemetery in Kazimierz
Remah Cemetery dates to the mid-16th century and served Kraków’s Jewish community until the mid-19th century, when a new cemetery opened on Miodowa Street. People from Prague and Vienna are also buried here, alongside prominent figures from Kraków.
The graves connect the site with Jewish sepulchral art. Restored gravestones from the 16th to 18th centuries can be seen behind the Remah Synagogue.
Damage during the Nazi occupation
During the Nazi occupation of Poland, the cemetery was destroyed. Tombstones were taken and used as paving stones in concentration camps, or sold. The surviving and restored stones offer a way to encounter the site’s history in the place where the cemetery stands.
The Remah Synagogue is beside the cemetery. Built around 1558, it is named for Rabbi Moses Isserles, known as the Remah, a Kraków local. It is one of two active synagogues in the city, with services each Friday evening.
Perguntas frequentes
Where is Remah Cemetery?
It is at Szeroka 40 in Kraków’s Kazimierz district.
How old is Remah Cemetery?
It dates to the mid-16th century and was used until the mid-19th century.
Can you visit the Remah Synagogue nearby?
The synagogue is beside the cemetery and holds services on Friday evenings.
When is the cemetery accessible?
Weekdays are a practical choice, as some areas may be closed on Saturdays.
