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The Jewish cemetery in Krapkowice is the only preserved place associated with the modern history of the Jews of Krapkowice. The cemetery functioned from the 1820s, and the last burial took place in 1925. The boundaries of the cemetery are marked by an encircling wall built of split limestone. In 1943, the administration of the necropolis was handled by the Association of Jews in Germany, and during World War II, the cemetery was taken over by the Gestapo. In the post-war years, the cemetery was devastated and looted. In the southern part of the necropolis stands a pre-burial house, which is currently used as a utility building. To this day, about 80 matzevot and obelisks have survived in the cemetery, both in their entirety and as fragments. The tombstones, made mainly of sandstone and granite, bear inscriptions in Hebrew and German. On the decoratively topped matzevot, the inscriptions are accompanied by symbols characteristic of Judaism – the Star of David, a bouquet of flowers, or a broken candle. Practical information: The facility is generally accessible. Free admission. Sightseeing time: 30 minutes. Parking spaces on Obuwników Street [sic - orig. Ubuwników].