Old Jewish Cemetery, Aachen

Name: Old Jewish Cemetery
Address: Aachen, Germany

#86 among attractions in Aachen

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The Jewish cemetery Lütticher Straße Aachen is located in Aachen in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is located at the corner of Lütticher Straße / Körnerstraße.

In 1820, the Jewish community in Aachen asked the district administrator to allocate a place for the burial of deceased community members, since at that time the dead of the Aachen Jewish community had to be buried in the old cemetery in Düren or in neighboring Vaals in the Netherlands. The Jewish cemetery was transferred to the Jewish community of Aachen in June 1822 and was used for burials from the same year. In 1865 and 1878 the area was extended. The burial hall was completed in 1890. The oldest gravestone dates from 1822. 1366 gravestones for 2153 deceased are located in the cemetery still in use today.

The cemetery has been desecrated several times. Most recently, on the night of August 1 to 2, 2010, the cemetery wall was defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti and Nazi symbolism.

Local name: Alter Jüdischer FriedhofCoordinates: 50°45'58"N, 6°4'24"E

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Aachen Mitte (Hangeweiher)Aachen Germany

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

Nearby attractions include: Aachen Cathedral, Palatine Chapel, Throne of Charlemagne, Aachen Cathedral Treasury.

0.7 miNE
Iconic cathedral and Charlemagne's chapel
Aachen Cathedral, Aachen
20 min walk • Aachen Cathedral, a masterpiece of medieval architecture, stands as a testament to the city's historical significance and religious heritage. Constructed by order of Emperor Charlemagne in the late 8th century, it was the first German building to be listed as a UNESCO...
0.8 miNE
Church, Gothic architecture, Carolingian architecture
Palatine Chapel, Aachen
20 min walk • The Palatine Chapel, nestled in the heart of Aachen, Germany, stands as a monumental testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. This octagonal chapel forms the core of the Aachen Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and is renowned for its remarkable...
0.7 miNE
Church, Carolingian architecture, History museum
Throne of Charlemagne, Aachen
19 min walk • The Throne of Charlemagne is a throne erected in the 790s by Charlemagne, as one of the fittings of his palatine chapel in Aachen and placed in the Octagon of the church. Until 1531, it served as the coronation throne of the Kings of Germany, being used at a total of thirty-one coronations.
0.7 miNE
Gothic architecture, Museum, Sacred and religious sites
Aachen Cathedral Treasury, Aachen
19 min walk • The Aachen Cathedral Treasury is a museum of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Aachen under the control of the Cathedral chapter, which houses one of the most important collections of medieval church artworks in Europe.
0.7 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Theater Aachen, Aachen
20 min walk • Theater Aachen is a theatre in Aachen, Germany. It is the principal venue in that city for operas, musical theatre and plays. It is the home of the Aachen Symphony Orchestra. Construction on the original theatre began in 1822 and it opened on 15 May 1825.
0.7 miNE
Church
St. Michael's Church, Aachen
17 min walk • St. Michael's is a church in Aachen, Germany. It was built as a church of the Aachen Jesuit Collegium in 1628, later it was a Catholic parish church and is now a church of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Germany. The official name today is Church of Archangel Michael – St Dimitrios.
0.8 miNE
Church, Gothic architecture, History museum
Karlsschrein, Aachen
20 min walk • The Karlsschrein is located in Aachen Cathedral and contains the remains of Charlemagne. It was completed in 1215 in Aachen at the command of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor.
0.5 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Öcher Schängche, Aachen
14 min walk • Öcher Schängche is a puppetry theatre in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It was founded by Will Hermanns and others in 1921.
0.4 miNW
Park
Westpark, Aachen
12 min walk • The Westpark is a park in the west of Aachen, which is bounded by Gartenstraße, Welkenrather Straße and Vaalser Straße.
0.7 miNE
Watersports, Swimming, Swimming pool
Schwimmhalle Elisabethstraße, Aachen
19 min walk • The Elisabethhalle is a municipal indoor swimming pool in Aachen, Elisabethstraße 10, not far from Aachen Cathedral. It was built from 1908 to 1911 in Art Nouveau style at a total cost of 900,000 marks and opened on July 17, 1911.
0.7 miNE
Church, Gothic architecture
Cross of Lothair, Aachen
19 min walk • The Cross of Lothair or Lothair Cross is a crux gemmata processional cross dating from about 1000 AD, though its base dates from the 14th century. It was made in Germany, probably at Cologne.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Jewish Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Lavenstein, Aachen (6 min walk), St. James's Church, Aachen (8 min walk), Westpark, Aachen (12 min walk), Kaiser-Friedrich-Park, Aachen (13 min walk).

How to get to Old Jewish Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Jewish Cemetery:

Bus

Jüdischer Friedhof • Lines: 24, 4 (2 min walk)
Barbarossaplatz • Lines: 43 (5 min walk)

Train

Aachen Schanz (7 min walk)
Aachen Hauptbahnhof (21 min walk)