Jewish Cemetery, Lodz is one of the major places of tourist attraction in this Polish city. Frequented by large numbers of tourists and travelers annually, this place has burials of many renowned personalities, who belonged to the Lodz City, Poland. The cemetery is more than 100 years old and has undergone many repairs and renovations to maintain its original state.
Established in 1811, Jewish Cemetery, Lodz was the first of its kind in Poland. Its initial location was in the Wesola Street. However with the rapid increase in population as well as the increased death rate in the city, the cemetery filled up in no time. The need for a new cemetery soon came up. The second Jewish Cemetery in Lodz, Poland was established in 1892 in Bracka Street. Presently, it is one of the largest Jewish cemeteries in entire Europe.
Jewish Cemetery at Lodz, Poland consists of graves of famous people, who belonged to the region.
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Many renowned teachers, philosophers, politicians, social reformers and industrialists are buried here. The memorial stones that are dedicated to the departed souls are masterpieces in themselves. Many blacksmiths and stonecutters have left their marks on these gravestones.
Another important part in the Jewish Cemetery of Lodz, Poland is the area, where the victims of the Holocaust are buried. More than 40,000 people lost their lives in this extremely tragic incident. The part of the cemetery, where these victims are buried is called the Ghetto Field. Most of the graves in this place do not have tombstones as identification marks.
The Foundation Monumentum Judaicum Lodzense in Lodz, Poland is responsible for taking care and maintenance of the entire Jewish Cemetery. The whole cemetery and specially the Ghetto Field are cleaned regularly. The Ghetto Field has rather been designated as a military cemetery by the foundation.
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