Landmarks

Jewish Cemetery in Busko-Zdrój

The Jewish cemetery on Widuchowska Street in Busko-Zdrój is a memorial to the town’s Jewish community and to victims of the German occupation. The necropolis was probably established in the 1880s and enlarged to about two hectares in 1928. Few matzevot survive, so the site’s present importance lies chiefly in its historical and commemorative character.

History of the cemetery

Before the Second World War, the cemetery had a funeral house with a caretaker’s flat. During the German occupation, the grounds were devastated and became a site where Jews and Poles, including women and children, were executed. After the war, many matzevot were destroyed or scattered. The surviving stones were gathered near a modern memorial, while plaques at the entrance recall the crimes committed on the site.

Restoration and remembrance

In 2016, through cooperation between the Busko-Zdrój Friends Society, the Nissenbaum Family Foundation, city authorities and private donors, the cemetery was cleaned up and fenced. A monument and memorial plaques were placed in the centre.

Practical information

This is a place of silence and reflection, not a conventional attraction with a sightseeing programme. The cemetery is in eastern Busko-Zdrój, on Widuchowska Street. Access and the possibility of entering may depend on the gate and the caretakers’ rules, so check current information before travelling. Admission is free. Do not touch matzevot, enter fenced areas or treat the site casually. The visit can be combined with Busko’s spa park and town centre.