Jewish cemetery (Juedische Friedhoefe) description and photos - Austria: Eisenstadt (Topic)

Jewish cemetery (Juedische Friedhoefe) description and photos - Austria: Eisenstadt. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The title in English is Juedische Friedhoefe.

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In 1647 the city of Eisenstadt came under the rule of the princely house of Esterhazy, which had a great influence on the city and led to positive changes. In 1648, by the decree of Emperor Ferdinand III, Eisenstadt became a free city, paying a ransom fee of 16,000 guilders and 3,000 barrels of wine. In 1670, Paul I allowed 3000 Jews to settle in Eisenstadt and six nearby settlements, who were expelled from Vienna. The city's rabbi was Samson Wertimer, who himself was buried in the old Jewish cemetery.

There was a need for a cemetery. This is how the old Jewish cemetery appeared in the 17th century near the Jewish quarter. The old cemetery functioned from 1679 to 1875 and contained about 1140 gravestones with only Hebrew inscriptions. Due to the limited space, a new one was created next to the old cemetery. The new cemetery has been in operation since 1875.

During the Nazi occupation, both cemeteries were partially destroyed, and tombstones were used to erect a fence throughout the city. After 1945, the cemeteries were repaired and the monuments were put in place. In 1992, the new cemetery was vandalized: about 80 gravestones were desecrated by Nazi symbols.

The Eisenstadt cemetery differs from other ancient Jewish cemeteries in the absence of vegetation. However, it bears great similarity in form and appearance to the Vienna Cemetery. This is because the first settlers were Viennese emigrants. Earlier, the entrance to the old cemetery was made through a beautiful semicircular metal gate, however, they have not survived to this day. Both cemeteries are open to the public.

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