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New Jewish Cemetery

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Franz Kafka is buried in this cemetery, which opened around 1890 when the older Jewish cemetery 鈥 at the foot of the TV Tower 鈥 was closed. To find Kafka鈥檚 grave, follow the main avenue east (signposted), turn right at row 21, then left at the wall; it鈥檚 at the end of the 鈥榖lock鈥. Fans make a pilgrimage on 3 June, the anniversary of his death.

The entrance is beside 沤elivsk茅ho metro station; men should cover their heads (yarmulkes are available at the gate). Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.

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