Okopowa Street Jewish Cemetery
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The final resting place of more than 200,000 people, this is one of the largest cemeteries in Europe.

šŸ“œ Historic Jewish cemetery established in 1806, recognized as a historical monument in 1973. šŸ” Covers 33.4 hectares, final resting place for over 200,000 people, including Warsaw Ghetto victims.Why Go
šŸ•Šļø Connect with Jewish heritage and history in Poland
šŸŒ³ Atmospheric, largely overgrown forest-like setting
šŸ“œ Rich historical monument and heritage site
šŸŒ³ Explore unique historical slabs, decorated tombs, and mausoleums
šŸ”Ž Useful for genealogical research due to preserved gravestone information
šŸŽØ See sculptural pre-WW2 tombs by artist Abraham OstrzegaWhy Avoid
āš ļø Parts look abandoned with thicket and vinesTips
šŸ‘Ÿ Wear comfortable shoes for exploring the large grounds
šŸŖØ Bring small stones/pebbles for traditional Jewish grave offerings
šŸšŒ Easily accessible by tram and bus, walkable from POLIN MuseumCost
šŸ’° Entry fee of 10 PLN.Hours
šŸ•’ Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sundays 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed on holidays.

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