Vandziogala Jewish Cemetery
Cemetery Information
Country
Lithuania
Region
Kaunas County
District
Settlement
Vandžiogala
Site address
Starting at the northeastern exit of the village, proceed around 500 metres east on Highway 222. The cemetery can be found in the woods to the southeast.
GPS coordinates
55.11937, 23.97622
Perimeter length
390 metres
Is the cemetery demolished
no
Type and height of existing fence
No fence
Preservation condition
Unfenced Jewish cemetery
General site condition
The cemetery is well-maintained. The grass is cut.
Number of existing gravestones
around 100
Date of oldest tombstone
1857 (the earliest tombstone found by ESJF).
Date of newest tombstone
1993 (the latest tombstone found by ESJF).
Urgency of erecting a fence
High
Land ownership
Property of local community
Preserved construction on site
Two monuments in honour of the victims of Shoa.
Drone surveys
Yes
Historical overview
Given the oldest preserved tombstone is dated 1857, it can be inferred the cemetery was founded no later than the mid-19th century.
3D model
