Worms Jewish Cemetery, Worms, Germany

The Jewish Cemetery in Worms is usually called the oldest surviving Jewish cemetery in Europe. The Jewish community of Worms was established by the early eleventh century, and the oldest tombstone still legible dates from 1058/59. The cemetery was closed in 1911, when a new cemetery was inaugurated. Some family burials continued until the late 1930s. The older part contains still about 1300 tombstones, the newer part (on the wall of the former city fortifications, acquired after 1689, more than 1200.

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Jaren Rogers (2 years ago)
Solemn and peaceful. Make sure to bring a head covering if you're a man.

nir braunthal (3 years ago)
A historically and emotionally important place

Michael (3 years ago)
Entrance only with a hat for men. Solemn and serene atmosphere in this Jewish cemetery.

Vicky Rao (3 years ago)
The oldest Jewish Cemetary in Europe with garves dating back a millenia. Also the final resting spot for several prominent German Jews from history. It is a place for quiet reflection. The cemetery is very sombre and well maintained. The old gravestones are especially fascinating and make for great pictures. When you visit Be respectful All men are expected to cover their heads.

rabo rabo (4 years ago)
Zutritt für Männer ohne Kopfbedeckung ist nicht möglich. Woher sollte man das wissen?

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