Jewish Cemetery in Pyskowice

The Jewish cemetery in Pyskowice lies on Zaolszany street, next to the voivodeship road towards Gliwice. It was established in 1830, covers 0.6 hectares and is listed in the heritage register (entry from 2020). It is no longer in use: the last burials took place during the Second World War.

What has survived

About 220 matzevot stand in the cemetery. In 1988 a monument was erected with an inscription in Hebrew, Polish and Dutch: “Here lie the Jews murdered by the Nazis”. A former pre-burial house has survived nearby. The cemetery has the status of closed, and in the heritage register it appears under the number A/614/2020 of 2 April 2020, dated to 1830. The function of the site is a Jewish cemetery.

Rules for visitors

This is a necropolis, so quiet and respect are expected. Custom requires men to cover their heads, and instead of flowers, pebbles are placed on the graves.

Nearby

In Pyskowice itself stands the Church of St Nicholas, and not far away the Railway Open-Air Museum.

Practical information

• Address: ul. Zaolszany 12, Pyskowice.
• Check the rules of entry and access to the gate at the town office.