I went to visit the Weissensee Jüdischer Friedhof yesterday with Rebecca. It is the second biggest Jewish cemetery in Europe- it holds more than 116 000 graves, some of which go back to the mid 18oo's. It is a very impressive cemetery. It is very well kept (one can sign a contract that will ensure that the grave of your loved one is tended) and its size is quite something: you almost need a map to walk around it, as it is a labyrinth of long avenues, roundabouts and small squares. It was almost not damaged during the war, which is definitely something you notice, especially when you compare it to the Schönhauser Friedhof, of which I posted pictures a little while back. It was well worth the 25-minute bicycle ride (which was very pleasant by the way!) it took to get there!
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