…the third largest synagogue in Europe… The Ashkenazi Jewish community in Sarajevo dates back to the late 19th century when they settled in the area after 1878. They brought with […]
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Visit the grave of Rabbi Moshe Danon, a revered Jewish figure and national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Located at Krajšina, near Stolac, this site marks where Rabbi Danon died in 1830 during his pilgrimage to Palestine. The grave, resembling Bosnian Jewish stećak monuments, continues to be a pilgrimage site, respected by both Jews and Muslims.
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Explore the rich Jewish heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Jewish Museum, housed in the historic Old Jewish Synagogue built in 1581. This cultural gem, transformed into a museum in 1966, showcases the enduring legacy of the Jewish community. The first floor highlights influential Jewish figures, while the second floor commemorates the Holocaust with the monumental “Book of Suffering.” Nearby, the New Jewish Synagogue, constructed in 1820, now serves as an art gallery.
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The Old Jewish Cemetery in Sarajevo, located in Kovačići, is one of Europe’s largest Jewish burial grounds, established in 1630. It features over 3,850 tombstones influenced by medieval Bosnian stećci, blending Sephardic traditions with local culture. Despite wartime damage, it remains a powerful testament to Sarajevo’s rich Jewish heritage and history, with unique monuments and architectural highlights.
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