Jewish Cemetery in Bielawa

The Jewish Cemetery in Bielawa is a former necropolis of the local Jewish community, covering about 0.2 hectares within the town, in the Dzierżoniów county.

State of preservation

Of the cemetery's original furnishings only three matzevot have survived. The site is neglected and has been subjected to vandalism, so visitors should be prepared to see a place in need of care rather than a well-kept necropolis.

Character of the place

This is a memorial site linked to the history of the local Jewish community. It's worth visiting with the respect due to a burial place, keeping quiet and refraining from stepping off the designated paths.

Nearby

Bielawa lies in the Sudetes, near the Owl Mountains. Nearby are peaks and viewpoints, including Kalenica and the Kalenica Observation Tower, and closer to the town centre the Aquarius water park of the Sport and Recreation Centre.

Practical information

• Location: Bielawa, Dzierżoniów county
• The cemetery grounds are neglected, without full facilities for visitors
• The exact address and opening times are worth checking before a visit, for example at the town hall