Jewish Cemetery in Racibórz

The Jewish cemetery in Racibórz lies on a hill called Wilcza Góra, between Głubczycka and Fojcika streets. It was founded in 1814, and the first burials took place in 1817. Earlier the Jews of Racibórz buried their dead in neighbouring places, including Biała, Bodzanów and Mikołów.

History of the necropolis

While in use, the cemetery was enlarged twice. The last burials date from the turn of 1940 and 1941. The necropolis was closed down in 1973. It covers 2.03 hectares.

What remains

Before the liquidation several hundred gravestones stood here. The oldest was dated 1821. They were made of black gabbro, marble, granite and sandstone, and most inscriptions were bilingual, in Hebrew and German. Today mainly old trees remain on the site, along with scattered fragments of destroyed gravestones and stone bases.

Practical information

• The cemetery is disused, and the site is a place of remembrance. The conduct appropriate to a necropolis applies.
• It is worth checking the rules of entry before your visit with the town hall or a museum, for example the Museum in Racibórz.