Jewish Cemetery, Rymanów
Facts and practical information
The Jewish cemetery in Rymanow - was established in the second half of the 16th century and occupies an area of 2.64 ha, where about two hundred tombstones have survived. At the beginning of the 21st century Wojciech Bialas, who takes care of the cemetery, discovered eight stone stelae from the 17th century. The oldest one dates back to 1616, four others are dated 1619, 1627, 1678-1679 and 1680. Sixteen matzevot are from the 18th century. Few tombstones from the 20th century are located in the northern part of the cemetery.
On the cemetery there are two ohels with the remains of tzadikkim: Menechem Mendel and Tzvi Hirsh Kohen and a cemetery of Jewish soldiers killed during World War I. The cemetery is located on Słowackiego Street.
Rymanów
Jewish Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Kościół Wniebozwziecia MB, Muzeum Misyjne, Synagoga w Rymanowie, Kościół pw. Nawiedzenia NMP.