The Old Jewish Cemetery (Polish: Stary Cmentarz Żydowski we Wrocławiu) is a historic necropolis-museum situated on 37/39 Ślężna Street, in the southern part of Wrocław (formerly Breslau), Poland.
Opened in 1856, the cemetery's eclectic layout features many architectural forms and styles on a monumental scale.
During World War II, the cemetery became a fierce battleground, the marks of which are still visible on many tombstones.
Great example of Ancient architecture are numerous columns located throughout the cemetery that are symbols of life and eternity.
[3] Most common symbols of Jewish culture which can be seen on tombstones are: On July 30, 2010, the cemetery was desecrated with swastikas drawings and vulgar graffiti.