Old Jewish Cemetery, Mainz

Name: Old Jewish Cemetery
Address: Mainz, Germany

#31 among attractions in Mainz

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The Jewish Sand is the oldest known burial place of the Jewish community in Magenza, Jewish Mainz. Along with the Holy Sand in Worms, it is considered the oldest Jewish cemetery in Europe. Since July 27, 2021, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Jewish cultural sites of the so-called SchUM cities of Speyer, Worms and Mainz.

Local name: Alter Jüdischer Friedhof Coordinates: 50°0'18"N, 8°15'8"E

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Old Jewish Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bruchwegstadion, Kurfürstliches Schloss, Christ Church, Staatstheater Mainz.

0.4 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Bruchwegstadion, Mainz
11 min walk • Nestled in the charming city of Mainz, Germany, the Bruchwegstadion stands as a testament to the city's love for sports and community events. This multi-purpose stadium, though primarily known as a football venue, has been a focal point for various sporting...
0.8 miE
17th-century palace and conference venue
Kurfürstliches Schloss, Mainz
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mainz, Germany, the Kurfürstliches Schloss, also known as the Electoral Palace, stands as a testament to the city's rich history and architectural splendor. This grandiose building, once the residence of the Archbishops of Mainz, is a beacon of...
0.7 miE
Church, Neo-renaissance architecture
Christ Church, Mainz
17 min walk • The Christuskirche is a Protestant church located in Mainz. The Christuskirche was built between 1896 and 1903 designed by Eduard Kreyßig. It was consecrated on 2 July 1903. After demolition during the air raids of World War II the church was reconstructed between 1952 and 1954.
0.9 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Staatstheater Mainz, Mainz
23 min walk • The Staatstheater Mainz is a theatre in Mainz, Germany, which is owned and operated by the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Situated on the Gutenbergplatz, the complex comprises two theatres which are connected by an underground passage and also by skywalk. Performances of opera, drama and ballet are presented.
0.8 miE
Church, Baroque architecture
St. Peter's Church, Mainz
20 min walk • St. Peter's Church is located beneath Deutschhaus Mainz in the northwest of the historical center of Mainz, Germany. It is the one of the most important rococo buildings in Mainz. Originally it was a collegiate church monastery of ″St.
0.7 miE
Museum with art and local history displays
Landesmuseum Mainz, Mainz
18 min walk • The Landesmuseum Mainz, or Mainz State Museum, is a museum of art and history in Mainz, Germany. In March 2010 it reopened in full after an extensive renovation.
0.8 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum, Mainz
21 min walk • The Römisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum, Leibniz Research Institute for Archaeology, is headquartered in Mainz. It is supported by the Federal Republic of Germany and its states and is a member of the Leibniz Association of German research institutions.
~1980 ftNE
Synagogue
New synagogue Mainz, Mainz
10 min walk • The new synagogue of Mainz is in use since 2010 as a community center at the location of the former main synagogue on the Hindenburgstraße of Mainz Neustadt.
0.5 miSE
Church
Altmünster, Mainz
14 min walk • The Altmünster abbey near Mainz, Germany, was reputedly founded by Saint Bilihildis, who served as the first abbess; however, it may well be a 7th-century foundation.
0.7 miE
Music venue, Baroque architecture
Eltzer Hof, Mainz
17 min walk • Eltzer Hof was a music venue located in Mainz, Germany. The building was constructed in 1742 in a Baroque style architecture on behalf of the Eltz dynasty. During the Bombing of Mainz in World War II the building burnt down starting 11 August 1942.
0.8 miSE
Baroque architecture, Vernacular architecture
Bassenheimer Hof, Mainz
22 min walk • The Bassenheimer Hof is an historic building in Mainz, western Germany. At present the large structure is the seat of the Ministry of the Interior and Sports of the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Jewish Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Gartenfeldplatz, Mainz (9 min walk), New synagogue Mainz, Mainz (10 min walk), Bruchwegstadion, Mainz (11 min walk), Altmünster, Mainz (14 min walk).

How to get to Old Jewish Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Jewish Cemetery:

Bus

Fritz-Kohl-Straße • Lines: 60, 63 (3 min walk)
Lessingstraße • Lines: 61 (4 min walk)

Tram

Lessingstraße • Lines: 50, 51, 59 (4 min walk)
Goethestraße • Lines: 50, 51, 59 (9 min walk)

Train

Mainz Hbf (10 min walk)
Mainz-Waggonfabrik (27 min walk)