Jewish cemetery in Miroslav

The cemetery is located on the southeastern edge of the city between Nádražní and Rybniční streets. It was founded by the Chewra-Kadischa brotherhood in the 16th century. The cemetery was modernized in 1886 and a new ceremonial hall was added in 1902.

During the Second World War, the cemetery was destroyed by the Nazis and it also suffered during the bombing of the city in 1945. Currently, there  are around 600 gravestones on an area of ​​approximately 5,832 m 2 . Primarily baroque and classicist, otherwise also modern. A surprising discovery was made during the rescue work . The tombstone of probably the most famous native was found – Rafael Konig , who was the first Jew in the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy who received permission from the emperor to run a business and live outside the ghetto and to use the title of Master . His intact tombstone, including a likeness, was accidentally discovered during rescue work at the Jewish cemetery on Nádražní Street in 1999.

Venue

Jewish cemetery
Rybniční
671 72 Miroslav
GPS:48.942994 16.319705

Region:South-Moravian region
Region:Znojmo and Podyjí
City:Miroslav
Tips for a trip:Miroslav and surroundings

Operator

Municipal Cultural and Information Center Miroslav
U.S. Svobody 13/13
671 72 Miroslav

Admission Fee

Free

Duration

1-2 hours