Praha-Smichov Jewish Cemetery

The majority of the 400 tombstones on the site are well-preserved or repaired, while some sections of the wall are broken or missing. The wall was originally constructed of quarry stone. The last burial in the cemetery took place in the second half of the 18th century.

About this building

For more information on this site visit: https://www.esjf-cemeteries.org/fenced/praha-smichov-jewish-cemetery/

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