Jewish Heritage Trail of Lublin
Walk through the places of the community that made Lublin the 'Jerusalem of the Polish Kingdom', from the Grodzka Gate to the last pre-war synagogue still standing.
Route map
Route stops
- 1City Gate
A medieval gateway from the 14th century that once separated Lublin's Christian and Jewish quarters. Today it houses the Grodzka Gate – NN Theatre Centre, dedicated to preserving the memory of Lublin's former Jewish district. The centre maintains archives and photographs documenting the neighbourhood's history, alongside cultural events and activities that bring this significant heritage to visitors.
- 2Memory Lantern (ul. Podwale)
A perpetually lit lamp on ul. Podwale, next to the historic Grodzka Gate, commemorating the Jewish community of Lublin and their tragic fate. The Farola de la Memoria stands as a memorial to the eternal light of the synagogues and serves as a poignant marker at the boundary of the former Jewish quarter. This solemn monument preserves the memory of those who were lost.
- 3Lublin Castle
Lublin Castle is a 13th-century medieval fortress perched on a hilltop, formerly a royal residence and prison. Today it houses the National Museum of Lublin, showcasing extensive collections of archaeology, art and ethnography. The castle features the Chapel of the Holy Trinity and a Romanesque keep. What to see includes these historic structures and the museum's comprehensive displays spanning local history and cultural heritage.
- 4Old Jewish Cemetery
16th-century Jewish cemetery on Grodzisko hill, with the ohel of the Seer of Lublin.
- 5Yeshiva Chachmei Lublin
Yeshiva Chachmei Lublin is a Talmudic academy and synagogue built in 1930, reopened in 2007 following Nazi destruction. The interior has been carefully reconstructed using pre-war photographs, preserving the original architectural details. Once one of the most significant Jewish learning centres in Lublin's history, it now operates as a museum, offering visitors insight into the city's rich Jewish heritage and the resilience of its religious community.
- 6Chewra Nosim Synagogue
Lublin's only surviving pre-war synagogue; houses a memorial hall to Lublin's Jews.
