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Jewish cemetery of Benesov

Practical info

Type of location: Cemetery

Jewish cemetery of Benesov

Na Karlově 1534, 256 01 Benešov

Historical description

Benesov

Benesov is a town in Bohemia, whose name is derived from its medieval rulers. The Jewish presence dates back to at least the 15th century, making it one of the oldest in the region. Nevertheless, the community consisted of only a handful of members until the middle ... Read more