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Židovský cintorín v Žiline – בית הקברות היהודי בז'ילינה – Jewish Cemetery in Zilina

Jüdischer Friedhof in Žilina
(Foto: 27. 6. 2010)

The Jewish cemetery in Zilina is the best maintained in all of Slovakia. The cemetery is located at the west end of town, on Jesenskeho Street. At the entrance is an iron gate, and the remaining three walls are protected by a thick wall. The cemetery measures 40 x 180 meters, and contains about 1450 graves. Behind the front gate is ash alley, and beyond it is the Ceremonial Hall, with two smaller buildings adjacent to it on both sides. The cemetery lies on the horizon line and can be entered by passing through the Ceremonial Hall. When entering the Ceremonial Hall, you need to wear a head cover.