the old jewish cemetery, prague, czech republic
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The Old Cemetery in Prague's Jewish Quarter dates back to the 15th century.
Jews were forbidden to bury their dead outside the Jewish district and therefore the site became very crowded. The result being that there may be up to twelve layers of burial.
There is large number of tombstones creating a unique amosphere.
(see the virtual cemetery tour below)
Prague Jewish Cemetery - Quick Time Vitual Reality Tour
Radio Prague's Virtual Cemetary
(Informative site with lots of information on the city's cemeteries, customs and famous graves)
Jewish Gen
(Worldwide Jewish Genealogy Resources)
Find A Grave - Old Jewish Cemetery, Prague
Wolrdwide Cemetery Links
more cemetery links...
Radio Prague's Virtual Cemetary
(Informative site with lots of information on the city's cemeteries, customs and famous graves)
Jewish Gen
(Worldwide Jewish Genealogy Resources)
Find A Grave - Old Jewish Cemetery, Prague
Wolrdwide Cemetery Links
more cemetery links...
