Jewish Cemetery

Cmentarz Żydowski

The Jewish Cemetery at Okopowa 49 in Warsaw, established in 1806, is one of the largest and last remaining active Jewish cemeteries in Europe. It serves as the resting place for many prominent figures, creators of Jewish culture, spiritual leaders, and thousands of Warsaw Ghetto victims, encompassing over 200,000 tombstones.

📜 Established in 1806, this is one of the last remaining open and active Jewish cemeteries in Poland.
🔍 During World War II, it was encompassed in the Warsaw Ghetto.

Why Go

✨ Explore a priceless treasure of Jewish Warsaw with great historical and artistic value.
🌳 Discover over 200,000 tombstones, including impressive mausoleums and monuments.
📖 Learn about prominent figures of Jewish and Polish history.
🕊️ Pay respects at the symbolic grave of Janusz Korczak.

Why Avoid

🚫 Closed on Saturdays and Jewish and Polish holidays.

Cost

💰 20 PLN (donation)

Hours

🕒 Mon-Thu 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Fri 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.