In 1819 the cemetery was laid out by the Jewish communities in Buttenheim, Gunzendorf and Hirschaid and used jointly until the beginning of the 20th century. Today around 280 graves have been preserved there, as well as the Tahara Hall (morgue). The area is mostly closed, but the low cemetery wall allows wonderful views of the often richly designed tombstones from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Buttenheimer Friedhof is one of the most beautiful and best preserved Jewish cemeteries in Franconia.

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Heinrich Heck

August 19, 2021

The Jewish cemetery above Buttenheim is very well preserved and a place to pause with a good view.

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September 5, 2021

It is interesting that, compared to many other cemeteries, the morgue still exists.

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Location: Buttenheim, Landkreis Bamberg, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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