The Old Jewish Cemetery can be visited Mon-Fri and Sun. The cemetery is an eerie plot of land, piled with gravestones in all manner of positions, dating back to the 15th century and was in use until 18th century. However, the present day cemetery, consisting of thousands of bodies, layer upon layer, in a topsy-turvy heap - originates from the end of the 17th century and beginning of the 18th century. During this period Jews were forced to live crammed together in the small area now known as Josefov which then amounted to no more than a ghetto. The ghetto walls were finally pulled down (mid to late 18th century) and Jews left to live in relative prosperity as crafts men and traders until the devastating Nazi era. The cemetery lies adjacent to other Jewish sights, all of which are open to visitors.

Tip: For a different and an aerial view of the cemetery, pay a visit the first floor in the adjacent Museum of Decorative Arts.