Kezmarok Jewish Cemetery

Cemetery Information

Country
Slovakia
Region
Presov
District
Kezmarok
Settlement
Kezmarok
Site address
Tehelňa Street, 060 01 Kežmarok.
GPS coordinates
49.14591, 20.428294
Perimeter length
210 metres
Is the cemetery demolished
no
Type and height of existing fence
The cemetery is surrounded by a concrete fence. The key is held by the local council.
Preservation condition
Fenced and protected Jewish cemetery
General site condition
The cemetery is well-maintained. No specific work is required.
Number of existing gravestones
200
Date of oldest tombstone
Date of newest tombstone
Urgency of erecting a fence
Fence is not needed
Land ownership
Property of local community
Preserved construction on site
The site contains an Ohel belonging to local Rabbi, Abraham Grünburg.
Drone surveys
Yes

Historical overview

There is little available information on the cemetery’s establishment. The tombstones on the cemetery date between the 19th and 20th centuries. An Ohel belonging to Rabbi Abraham Grünburg is located directly opposite the entrance gate. Burials on the cemetery were separated by gender.

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