Jewish cemetery in Świdnica

The Jewish cemetery in Świdnica, located at Esperantystów Street at the intersection with Stęczyńskiego Street, is a disused necropolis covering an area of 0.4 hectares, established in 1815. Situated on a small hill and surrounded by an incomplete wall, it adds a historical dimension to the site. The last burials took place in the 1950s, and in 1963, a monument commemorating the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising was erected along the main avenue of the cemetery, highlighting its significance in remembering the tragic events of World War II and the Holocaust. Although heavily devastated, the cemetery has preserved several tombstones, mainly from the post-war period, reflecting its historical importance to the local Jewish community and the cultural heritage of the region. In 2005, middle school students organized a cleanup campaign for the cemetery grounds, demonstrating that the memory of this place remains alive. The cemetery is an important element of Świdnica's cultural and architectural mosaic, serving as a witness to the city's history and its inhabitants.