Daniel Soukup: Olomouc Jewish Cemetery as a Mirror of the Community

Description

DAYS OF JEWISH CULTURE OLOMOUC 2026 The Jewish section of the Central Cemetery in Neředín is a unique testament to the history of Jewish Olomouc. Judaist and historian Daniel Soukup will explain what the gravestones, their inscriptions, and their arrangement reveal about the life, identity, and transformations of the Jewish community. CENTRAL CEMETERY IN OLOMOUC–NEŘEDÍN / Start at 15:50 at the main gate of the cemetery (tram stop Krematorium) FREE ENTRY

Highlights

• Guided tour by historian Daniel Soukup
• Explore the Jewish section of the Central Cemetery
• Free entry

General Information

The event takes place at the Central Cemetery in Neředín, focusing on the Jewish community's history in Olomouc. Participants will learn about the significance of gravestones and their inscriptions, revealing insights into the community's identity and transformations.

Location

779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic

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