Cemeteries and necropolises: Zawiercie

Cemeteries and necropolises in Zawiercie include two Jewish cemeteries, among them the historic Kromołów one, and a Roman Catholic cemetery from 1903.

The three necropolises show the multicultural past of the town. Two are Jewish cemeteries and one is still a working parish cemetery. These are burial places, so quiet and respectful behaviour is expected.

Which cemeteries in Zawiercie have historical significance?

The Jewish cemetery in Zawiercie covers about 0.6 ha on Daszyńskiego street. It was founded in 1911, although the historian Przemysław Burchard also mentions a possible beginning in the 18th century. A pre-burial house, a mortuary and about two hundred gravestones survive.

The Jewish cemetery in Kromołów, a district of Zawiercie, lies on Piaskowa street. It dates from the 18th century, is listed as a monument and has about 920 surviving matzevot, the oldest from the middle of that century.

The Roman Catholic cemetery on Cmentarna street has operated since 1903 and is run by the parish of Saints Peter and Paul. It has a chapel from 1934, a monument to fallen soldiers and the graves of the town's notable residents. The wider history of the town is told in an article on Zawiercie, a town of railways and factories.

Frequently asked questions

Which cemetery in Zawiercie is still in use?

The Roman Catholic cemetery on Cmentarna street, active since 1903. Both Jewish cemeteries are historic sites.

How many gravestones does the Kromołów cemetery have?

About 920 surviving matzevot. More cemeteries are grouped in the category cemeteries and necropolises in Silesia.