Old Jewish Cemetery of Sarajevo
Largest Jewish cemetery in Southeast Europe, founded in 1630, notable for unique tombstones and its history during the Bosnian War.

📜 Historic cemetery on Mount Trebevic slopes, Sarajevo.
🔍 Largest Jewish cemetery in Southeast Europe, in use from 1630 until 1966.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore a significant historical and cultural site.
🪦 See unique tombstones influenced by medieval Bosnian stećci.
🏞️ Enjoy views of Sarajevo from Mount Trebevic.
📖 Learn about Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jewish history in Sarajevo.

Tips

📍 Located on the slopes of Trebević mountain.
🚶‍♀️ The site was heavily mined during the Bosnian War but was cleared in 1996.

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