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Prague

New Jewish Cemetery

Good for: history, Jewish interest

  • Address
    • Izraelská 1 Žižkov Žižkov
  • Transport
    • Želivského
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 226 235 248
  • Hours
    • 9am-5pm Sun-Thu & to 2pm Fri Apr-Oct, 9am-4pm Sun-Thu & to 2pm Fri Nov-Mar, closed on Jewish holidays

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Lonely Planet review for New Jewish Cemetery

Franz Kafka is buried in this cemetery, which opened around 1890 when the older Jewish cemetery – now at the foot of the TV Tower – was closed. To find Kafka’s grave, follow the main avenue east (signposted), turn right at row 21, then left at the wall; it’s at the end of the ‘block’. Fans make a pilgrimage on 3 June, the anniversary of his death.

The entrance is beside Želivského metro station; men should cover their heads (yarmulkes are available at the gate). Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.