Remah Cemetery, Kraków

Name: Remah Cemetery
Address: Ul. Szeroka 40, Kraków, Poland

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The Old Jewish Cemetery of Kraków, more commonly known as the Remah Cemetery, is a historic necropolis established in the years 1535–1551, and one of the oldest existing Jewish cemeteries in Poland. It is situated at 40 Szeroka Street in the Kazimierz district of Kraków, beside the 16th-century Remah Synagogue. The cemetery bears the name of Rabbi Moses Isserles, whose name is abbreviated as Remah. ()

Local name: Cmentarz Remuh Established: 1535 (489 years ago)Coordinates: 50°3'9"N, 19°56'49"E

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Ul. Szeroka 40Stare Miasto (Kazimierz)Kraków Poland

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Remah Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wawel, Galicia Jewish Museum, Galeria Kazimierz, Saints Peter and Paul Church.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Remah Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Synagoga Remuh, Kraków (1 min walk), Kupa Synagogue, Kraków (2 min walk), Izaak Synagogue, Kraków (2 min walk), Bobov Synagogue, Kraków (3 min walk).

How to get to Remah Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Remah Cemetery:

Tram

Miodowa • Lines: 17, 19, 24, 3, 69 (3 min walk)
Św. Wawrzyńca • Lines: 17, 19, 24, 3, 69 (6 min walk)

Bus

Starowiślna • Lines: 610 (7 min walk)
Poczta Główna • Lines: 610 (13 min walk)

Train

Kraków Zabłocie (15 min walk)
Kraków Podgórze (25 min walk)