Lithuania / Kedainiai

Ancient Jewish cemetery of Kedainiai

Infos pratiques

Type de lieu : Cemetery

Ancient Jewish cemetery of Kedainiai

Lakstingalu, Kedainiai

Description historique

Kedainiai

The town of Kedainiai dates back to the 14th century, making it one of the oldest in the country. Under the Kishkis family, who ruled the town from 1490, Jewish merchants were invited to settle. The city became a Calvinist centre in the mid-16th century, and Jews ... Read more