New Jewish Cemetery, Kraków

Name: New Jewish Cemetery
Address: ul. Miodowa 55, Kraków, Poland

#36 among attractions in Kraków

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The New Jewish Cemetery is a historic necropolis situated on 55 Miodowa Street in Kraków, Poland. Located in the former Jewish neighborhood of Kazimierz, it covers an area of about 4.5 hectares. Since 1999, the cemetery is a registered heritage monument. The grounds also feature a well-preserved mortuary. ()

Local name: Nowy cmentarz żydowski w Krakowie Established: 1800 (224 years ago)Coordinates: 50°3'13"N, 19°57'8"E

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ul. Miodowa 55Grzegórzki (Grzegórzki Zachód)Kraków Poland

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

Nearby attractions include: Wawel, Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory, Galicia Jewish Museum, Galeria Kazimierz.

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Jewish Community Centre, Kraków
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Which popular attractions are close to New Jewish Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Galicia Jewish Museum, Kraków (6 min walk), Old Synagogue, Kraków (6 min walk), Synagoga Remuh, Kraków (6 min walk), Remah Cemetery, Kraków (7 min walk).

How to get to New Jewish Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to New Jewish Cemetery:

Tram

Miodowa • Lines: 17, 19, 24, 3, 69 (5 min walk)
Św. Wawrzyńca • Lines: 17, 19, 24, 3, 69 (5 min walk)

Bus

Starowiślna • Lines: 610 (10 min walk)
Poczta Główna • Lines: 610 (15 min walk)

Train

Kraków Zabłocie (12 min walk)
Kraków Podgórze (24 min walk)