Jewish Cemetery Sarajevo
Jewish Cemetery Sarajevo
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Brooklet425
Staunton, VA298 contributions
Jan 2022
This was a really interesting stop that was part of a tour we were on. It's not a place that we would have thought to go to on our own. This is the 2nd largest Jewish cemetery in the world, and was in use for over 400 years. It has memorials and graves related to all the atrocities committed against Jewish people during those 400 years, including during WWII. During the Bosnian War in the 1990s it was the front line for the Bosnian Serbs who were holding the city under siege. The location of the cemetery is on a hill overlooking the city so it makes strategic sense that the Serbs would have used it. It's sad and sobering to see the many bullet holes that have damaged a large number of the headstones though. All in all, this is a unique and interesting historic site that is worth visiting if you're in Sarajevo.
Written December 5, 2022
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historyfanatic99
New York City, NY230 contributions
Sep 2024 • Family
if you are interested in Jewish history then this is a must go to. It is the highest place surrounding Sarajevo and was used by snippers to fire down on the residents of Sarajevo. For this reason alone it should be visited. There is an interesting Holocaust memorial inside the cemetery. It is the largest Jewish cemetery after Prague. There are some very old interesting grave stones - unlike any others around. Go walking around and explore.
Written September 26, 2024
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sham s
9 contributions
Jan 2025 • Solo
Awesome place and very historical. Oldest Jewish cemetery after Prague. Really great views and bit of a trek to get to on foot.
Written January 16, 2025
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Mimi M
Washington DC, DC31 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
It is quite an experience visiting this totally neglected, yet beautiful in a tragic way, graveyard.
Written December 14, 2023
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AndyJohn74
Sydney, Australia6,050 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Stopped in here while on a city tour. There is an immense amount of history within this cemetery. Being the second largest Jewish cemetery in Europe, there are a number of Jewish faiths represented here. If you pay attention you will notice some headstones have Spanish text.
The more recent history encompasses the war of 30 years ago. This cemetery was on the front line and the effects of this are still visible to this day.
The more recent history encompasses the war of 30 years ago. This cemetery was on the front line and the effects of this are still visible to this day.
Written May 26, 2023
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David
Oxford, UK1,917 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
I visited the Jewish Cemetery as part of a tour. It is quite a haunting place. Sad to see that much of it is overgrown and neglected. I suppose it serves to create a sense of poignancy.
Worth a visit.
Worth a visit.
Written May 11, 2023
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Daniel L
Apex, NC830 contributions
Dec 2022
Standing amongst the dead, and imagining the usage of heavy weapons and further killing perpetuated there, it really gives a unique perspective on the lack of humanity in Sarajevo during the siege.
Beyond that, it is a very nice place. One of the largest Jewish cemeteries in Europe.
Beyond that, it is a very nice place. One of the largest Jewish cemeteries in Europe.
Written January 10, 2023
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Thomas G
Amsterdam, The Netherlands1,869 contributions
Aug 2022
We stopped here with a tour and it was pretty nice stop for 15 minutes. There were some impressive graves and it is nice to think about history.
Written October 12, 2022
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Eric S
23 contributions
Sep 2019 • Friends
The cemetery was used as observation post and artillery location during the war. Many tombstones are damaged by gunfire. A short drive from the city it is worth the drive.
Written October 10, 2019
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aberdeenangler
Aberdeen, UK847 contributions
Oct 2019
A moving experience. Terrible to think that troops occupied this cemetery during the siege of Sarajevo and snipers shot down into the city from within the cemetery.
This is apparently the second-largest Jewish cemetery in Europe (behind that of Prague). The Jewish community used to be counted in the thousands but is, today, down to about 700. The cemetery is no longer in use.
Awful to see some of the headstones damaged by bullets and mortars.
There is a 'cube' in the centre of the cemetery which commemorates those who died in the Holocaust concentration camps. Disgustingly, this has been daubed with graffiti.
I visited as part of a longer tour of the city but I think this location would not be easy to find on one's own and I am not sure if it is reachable by public transport (I doubt it).
Some of the paths are steep and rough - unsuitable for disabled or the elderly.
This is apparently the second-largest Jewish cemetery in Europe (behind that of Prague). The Jewish community used to be counted in the thousands but is, today, down to about 700. The cemetery is no longer in use.
Awful to see some of the headstones damaged by bullets and mortars.
There is a 'cube' in the centre of the cemetery which commemorates those who died in the Holocaust concentration camps. Disgustingly, this has been daubed with graffiti.
I visited as part of a longer tour of the city but I think this location would not be easy to find on one's own and I am not sure if it is reachable by public transport (I doubt it).
Some of the paths are steep and rough - unsuitable for disabled or the elderly.
Written October 1, 2019
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Travel59672187971
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
How safe is the Jewish Cemetery for solitary visitors? Are there stray dogs or the risk of robbers/muggers? Is there at least some person in charge at the entrance, eg. a security guard?
Written October 11, 2019
I did not see any staff at the cemetery. But I saw no reason to be worried about my personal security.
Written October 14, 2019
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