Cemetery #198423
Filantropia Jewish Cemetery
Local name: Cimitirul Israelit Filantropia
Also known as Cimitirul Filantropia din București · Bucharest Jewish Cemetery · Cimitirul Evreiesc
0
documented records
≈ 1,700–3,400
approx. capacity (graves)
0.086 km²
cemetery area
Oct 18, 2026
last modified
About this cemetery
Filantropia is an Ashkenazi Jewish cemetery in Bucharest, inaugurated in 1865 and located at Bulevardul Ion Mihalache 89-91. It is the oldest of the Jewish cemeteries in the city and one of three that remain in Bucharest today. On 69,000 square meters it holds about 29,000 graves. For enquiries, call +40 21 314 1924 or see jewishfed.ro.
Cemetery location
GPS coordinates: 44.457852° N, 26.072695° E Directions in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
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How big is Filantropia Jewish Cemetery?
Filantropia Jewish Cemetery covers about 86,000 m² (21 acres), about the size of 12 soccer fields. It is the 15th largest of the 107 cemeteries we list in Bucuresti.