Pozega Jewish Cemetery

Cemetery Information

Country
Croatia
Region
Požeško-slavonska županija
District
Požega
Settlement
Požega
Site address
The cemetery is located at 4, Petra Preradovića Street.
GPS coordinates
45.32995, 17.66225
Perimeter length
279 metres
Is the cemetery demolished
no
Type and height of existing fence
The cemetery is still fenced on two sides by its original fence, which is around 1,6-1,75 metres in height. One side of the cemetery was fenced by locals, and another is lined with rocks and cypresses.
Preservation condition
Fenced and protected Jewish cemetery
General site condition
The cemetery is in excellent condition. It was refurbished in 2007 and is very well-kept. The land is not used for anything other than the cemetery.
Number of existing gravestones
150. There are 5 graves without tombstones. All of the other tombstones are either preserved or reconstructed.
Date of oldest tombstone
1864
Date of newest tombstone
1965
Urgency of erecting a fence
Fence is not needed
Land ownership
Property of local community
Preserved construction on site
Drone surveys
Yes

Historical overview