Entertainment
Food establishments
Kretinga Jewish Old Cemetery, Mass Execution Sites, and Graves
157
0
0
The Kretinga Jewish Cemetery, in operation from the 18th century until 1941, was the final resting place for Jewish communities from Kretinga, Kartenos, and Jokūbavas. The cemetery has a tragic history – in the summer and fall of 1941, mass executions took place in its southern part. Around 220 Jewish women and children from Kretinga, 125 Jews from Mosėdis, and other political prisoners were killed here.
The cemetery was once surrounded by a concrete fence, parts of which remain to this day. In 1994, symbolic ornate gates were built at the former gate location, preserving the entrance to this memorial site. Many stone and concrete tombstones with Hebrew epitaphs, as well as concrete crypts, are still present in the cemetery. In the southern part, two memorials stand in honor of the victims who were killed.
Info
-
Historical Heritage
-
Kretinga
-
55.883438, 21.237486
Get directions
Whats new?
Three impressive Baltic seaside spots: Olando Kepurė, Veczemē Cliffs, Pakri Cliffs
Discover Tallinn Old Town with MyTravis: a medieval spirit that surprises you at every step
Women's hike through the mystery of the fog from Ginučiai Hillfort to Ladakalnis
The first women’s hiking club hike in Marcinkonys: nature’s beauty, legends, and togetherness in Dzūkija
Nature Trails in the Pärnu Region: A Journey Through Estonia’s Natural Treasures
Šiauliai Chestnut Alley – a place where dozens of chestnut trees bloom
Kulautuva – the Pearl of the Nemunas Shore: What to See and Do?
Kauko Stairs in Kaunas – Woven with Myths and Natural Beauty
Kaunas Beast: A City Symbol Shrouded in Legends
Info
Mytravis
Cities
A life full of travel is a source of good mood!
© 2025 MyTravis - All rights reserved | Privacy policy
