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The Jewish cemetery in Pokój is the only trace of the Jewish community living in the town until World War II. The first information about the cemetery, which served as a burial place for Jews from Pokój and the surrounding towns, including Dąbrówka Dolna, Domaradz, Fałkowice, and Lubnów, dates back to the second half of the 19th century. In 1939, it became the property of the Association of Jews in Germany, and in June 1943, it was taken over by the Gestapo. After World War II, the Jewish cemetery was devastated. To this day, over a hundred tombstones and grave enclosures with symbols such as a broken tree, a flower, and the Star of David have survived in its rear part. The matzevot were made of limestone and sandstone in the workshops of stonemasons from places like Brzeg, as indicated by the signatures placed on them. Legible inscriptions have survived on about 40 tombstones, with the oldest identified matzevah commemorating Bertha Waldheim, who died in 1872. The cemetery is surrounded by a wooden fence, and the entrance to its area is marked by two brick, plastered pillars. Practical information: The facility is generally accessible. Free admission. Sightseeing time: 1 hour. Parking spaces on Reja Street.