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Jewish cemetery, Hoorn

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The Jewish cemetery in Hoorn is a quiet, historic burial ground established in the 18th century. Located on the outskirts of the city, it contains graves of the local Jewish community that thrived before World War II. The cemetery is enclosed by a wall and features well-maintained headstones with Hebrew inscriptions. It serves as a poignant reminder of Hoorn's Jewish heritage. Visitors can walk among the graves and reflect on the community's history.

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  • See the oldest gravestones dating from the 1700s
  • Read the Hebrew inscriptions and symbols
  • Observe the peaceful, landscaped setting
  • Learn about Hoorn's Jewish history from information panels

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