This week we'll take a trip through Europe's second largest Jewish cemetery - Weißensee. Unlike other Jewish cemeteries in Europe, this one was not destroyed during WWII. Rather, it was left to ruin during the divided days as it lies in the former East Berlin.
Many of the graves are barely standing anymore, but this beautiful, brick building still stands in the center of the cemetery. It houses a small synagogue for funeral services. I hope you'll come back tomorrow for a look around.
The 2nd pic is marvelous!
ReplyDeletePoignant comes to mind with these shots.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful building, Halcyon.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous building, Hal! I especially love that second photo!
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful! I like the arches. Can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeleteThe building is beautiful even if the cemetery hasn't survived well.
ReplyDeleteDidn't know they had one. Something learned again.
ReplyDeleteat least something remains.
ReplyDeleteLots of stories buried here, I'm sure. The building is quite stunning!
ReplyDeleteThat second shot is marvellous!
ReplyDeleteThat brick building is gorgeous. I can't wait to learn more.
ReplyDeleteoh my, that second shot! beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJe ne connais pas (encore). J'ai hâte de voir la suite !
ReplyDeleteLooks peaceful this place...not a sad feeling or so on...Your pictures are great, mainly the last one, my favorite! Great perspective, well done!
ReplyDeletehugs
Leia
I agree with all above Hal you have shown the beauty of this building perfectly.. The brickwork and the floor tiles are splendid!
ReplyDeleteI agree with all above Hal you have shown the beauty of this building perfectly.. The brickwork and the floor tiles are splendid!
ReplyDeleteIt really is beautiful -- and a poignant reminder of not so long ago history. I wonder if the graves can be restored in any way.
ReplyDeleteInteresting and beautiful place.
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