Stadttafel Ältester Jüdischer Friedhof in Hannover und Umgebung

This plaque marks Hannover's oldest Jewish cemetery, used from the 16th century until 1866. As you read the inscription, you'll learn about over 700 preserved gravestones, including those of Leffmann Behrens and Rafael Levi, prominent figures in the community. A ducal protection decree from 1671 highlights its historical importance. Look around; you're in a place rich with history, with the Welfengarten just 240 meters to the west. This plaque preserves the memory of an important era in the Jewish history of Hannover.