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New Jewish cemetery

The new Jewish cemetery (Nowy cmentarz zydowski) was established in 1829 at a time when the Jews constitued almost half of Lublin's inhabitants. During WWII the cemetery was completely destroyed by Nazis.

The cemetery has been renovated by a foundation of private people. The newly built memorial room at the entrance houses a small exhibition. Unfortunately both the cemetery and the memorial room were closed when we visited the place in the late afternoon.

Directions
The new Jewish cemetery can be found about 1,5 kilometres northeast of Lublin's old town, just next to the Catholic cemetery (Cmentarz Rzymskokatolicki).

Old Jewish cemetery

Lublin's old Jewish cemetery (Stary cmentarz zydowski) is the oldest known Jewish cemetery in Poland. It was in use between the 16th and 19th century, but unfortunately was destroyed several times; the last time in 1944 by the Nazis.

When we were there the completely walled cemetery was closed and my guidebook recommended to contact the caretaker to get in. As it was already late we decided to just have a look from the outside and wander around the place.

Directions:
The old Jewish cemetery is located on a hill know as Grodzisko, which can be found at the corner of the streets ul. Kalinowszczyzna and ul. Sienna; about 20 minutes on foot northeast of Lublin's castle.

Day trip to Kazimierz Dolny

On our second day in Lublin, we took a day trip by bus to picturesque Kazimierz Dolny, which is situated at the river Wisla about 60 km west of Lublin.

The little town is home to many historic sights, with the Market Square and its quaint tenement houses being the touristy heart of the city.

Other points of interest include the ruins of a fourteenth century castle with its watchtower, an impressive Parish Church and the late 16th century Reformed Franciscan Church.

For more info on how to get to Kazimierz Dolny from Lublin, please read my transportation tips.

Website: http://www.kazimierzdolny.pl/