Cemetery #6198
Prague Žižkov Old Jewish Cemetery
Local name: Hřbitov Praha, Žižkov - starý židovský/jewish
Also known as Židovský hřbitov na Žižkově · Starý židovský hřbitov na Olšanech, Praha-Žižkov · Starý židovský hřbitov, Prague · Židovský hřbitov v Praze-Žižkově · Starý židovský hřbitov na Olšanech · Starý židovský hřbitov Žižkov - Noda bi-Jehuda
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documented records
≈ 150–310
approx. capacity (graves)
7,730 m²
cemetery area
Oct 18, 2026
last modified
About this cemetery
The Old Jewish Cemetery in Žižkov lies in Mahler Gardens off Fibichova street, directly beneath the Žižkov television tower. It was founded in 1680 as a plague burial ground of the Prague Jewish community. The community used it as a burial place after the older cemetery in Josefov was closed. To get in touch, call +420 724 755 216 or visit synagogue.cz.
Cemetery location
GPS coordinates: 50.081734° N, 14.450881° E Directions in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
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How big is Prague Žižkov Old Jewish Cemetery?
Prague Žižkov Old Jewish Cemetery covers about 7,730 m² (1.9 acres), about the size of a soccer field. It is the 37th largest of the 100 cemeteries we list in Prague.