El Kettar Cemetery, Algiers

Name: El Kettar Cemetery
Address: Algiers, Algeria

#33 among attractions in Algiers

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El Kettar Cemetery is one of the most famous cemeteries in Algeria. It is situated in a suburb of the city of Algiers in the commune of Oued Koriche. It opened in 1838 replacing the cemetery of Sidi Abderrahmane destroyed in 1830. It was previously known as Dar El Ghrib since foreigners of the city's limit were buried there. The current name, El Kettar, is due to the distillation of jasmine in the Bridja, a funeral monument dating from the Ottoman era. It was built on a steep hill cemetery, because at the time of colonization, the French authorities forbade Muslims to bury their dead in flat terrain. ()

Coordinates: 36°47'9"N, 3°3'2"E

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El Kettar Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: La Grande Poste, Djamaa Ben farès, Ketchaoua Mosque, Great Mosque of Algiers.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to El Kettar Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Palace of the Dey, Algiers (8 min walk), El Barani Mosque, Algiers (8 min walk), Bab El Oued, Algiers (9 min walk), Bab El Oued District, Algiers (9 min walk).

How to get to El Kettar Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to El Kettar Cemetery:

Bus

Chu Ait Ali Idir • Lines: 50 (3 min walk)
El Kettar • Lines: 45, 46 (5 min walk)

Metro

Ali Boumendjel • Lines: L1 (16 min walk)
Place des Martyrs • Lines: L1 (17 min walk)

Train

Algiers (20 min walk)

Ferry

Algiers (22 min walk)
Alger • Lines: الجزائر - Marseille (24 min walk)