Jewish Cemetery in Dąbrowa Górnicza

The Jewish cemetery in Dąbrowa Górnicza was founded in 1929 on ul. Jaworowa. It covers about half a hectare. Today fragments of gravestones and a monument commemorating the necropolis survive there.

The fate of the cemetery

Originally the site was fenced. During the Second World War the cemetery was devastated by the Germans. To this day 21 damaged fragments of matzevot (gravestones) with Hebrew inscriptions and typical ornamentation have survived.

The monument

The monument commemorating the cemetery was unveiled on 19 August 1993. The initiator of the project was a resident of Dąbrowa awarded the medal of Righteous Among the Nations.

The fate of the Jews of Dąbrowa during the war is also told by the Będzin ghetto, located a few kilometres away.

Practical information

• Address: ul. Jaworowa, Dąbrowa Górnicza.
• The cemetery is a place of remembrance, where quiet and restraint are expected. Check the accessibility of the site with the city office before your visit.