UNCOVERING

TŘEBÍČ'S J E W I S H
QUARTER: E X P L O R I N G
U N E S C O ' S H I STO R I C
TREASURE
 INTRODUCTION

is a UNESCO World
Heritage site that has been preserved for
centuries. The site is a unique example of
the coexistence of Jewish and Christian
cultures. This presentation will explore the
history and
significance of this historic
treasure.
 LO C AT I O N

Třebíč is a small Moravian town in

the Vysočina Region, situated on the Jihlava
river, about 65 km (40 mi) west of Brno.
Centuries ago, it belonged to the most
important towns in Moravia.
 H I S TO R Y

The Jewish Quarter of Třebíč dates back to the

13th century. Jews settled in the area and
established a thriving community. In the 19th
century, the Jewish Quarter underwent
significant changes, including the construction
of new buildings and the renovation of existing
ones.
 SYNAGOGUES
Trebic's Jewish Quarter includes two
synagogues: theand the
. The Rear Synagogue was
built in the 17th century and features a
Baroque facade. The Front
Synagogue was built in the 17th century and
features a Renaissance facade.
 SYNAGOGUES

Rear Synagogue Front Synagogue

 J E W I S H TO W N H A L L

The Jewish Quarter also includes a Jewish town

hall, which was built in the 16th century. The
town hall was used for administrative purposes
and as a meeting place for the Jewish
community. It is now a museum that showcases
the history of the Jewish Quarter.
 JEWISH CEMETERY

The Jewish Quarter includes a Jewish

cemetery that dates back to the 17th century.
The cemetery features tombstones that are
richly decorated with symbols and
inscriptions. The cemetery is a testament to
the long history of the Jewish community in
Trebic. The Jewish Cemetery in Trebic is one
of the oldest and most well- preserved
Jewish cemeteries in Europe. It contains
over 3,000 tombstones, some of which date
back to the 17th century.
U N E S C O W O R L D H E R I TA G E SITE

Trebic's Jewish Quarter “bear witness to the

coexistence of and interchange of values
between two different cultures, Jewish and
Christian, over many centuries”, states
UNESCO for including Třebíč on its World
Heritage List in 2003. The site is
recognized for its unique cultural and
historical significance. The preservation of
the Jewish Quarter is a testament to the
importance of protecting cultural heritage.
 WHAT TO DO?

“You must walk around the Jewish Quarter

yourself, down and up the narrow, cobbled
lanes. You must get the feel of the place, see
how the houses were built, imagine what it
was like to live in them. That is the only way
to really experience this place.”
 CONCLUSION

Třebíč’s Jewish Quarter is a historic treasure that has been preserved for
centuries. The site is a unique example of the coexistence of Jewish and
Christian cultures. Its recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage site is a
testament to its cultural and historical significance.
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