A guided tour "Jewish heritage in Ukmergė"
During the part of the 17th century the Jews, who settled in Ukmergė, formed an economically and politically active community, whose prosperity tragically ceased during World War II. All that remains of it in Ukmergė is few memorial sites and monumental plaques on the former Jewish houses of worship. Nevertheless, most of the buildings that belonged to the Jews in the town centre are still standing. During the 2-hour tour you will visit the remaining Jewish cultural heritage sites, hear the facts and details about the great history of the Jewish community in Ukmergė.
During the part of the 17th century the Jews, who settled in Ukmergė, formed an economically and politically active community, whose prosperity tragically ceased during World War II. All that remains of it in Ukmergė is few memorial sites and monumental plaques on the former Jewish houses of worship. Nevertheless, most of the buildings that belonged to the Jews in the town centre are still standing. During the 2-hour tour you will visit the remaining Jewish cultural heritage sites, hear the facts and details about the great history of the Jewish community in Ukmergė.
