Necropolis of Cyrene, Apollonia

#1 among attractions in Apollonia

Top attraction, Archaeological site, Ancient Greek architecture

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The Necropolis of Cyrene is a necropolis located between Cyrene, Libya and the ancient port of Apollonia, at the western slope of the Wadi Haleg Shaloof hill. It is around 10 square kilometres in size. With terraced archaic tombs, the cemetery is near the ancient road to Apollonia. The necropolis is today partially lost, parts were bulldozed in 2013. The UNESCO classified the site in 1982 as a World Heritage Site, and added Cyrene in 2017 to its List of World Heritage in Danger. ()

Coordinates: 32°54'0"N, 21°58'0"E

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Apollonia Libya

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Necropolis of Cyrene – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Theatre of Apollonia, Central Church, Palace of the Dux, East Necropolis.

0.5 miNE
32°54'10"N • 21°58'30"E
Theatre of Apollonia, Apollonia
14 min walk • Ruins
~930 ftNE
32°54'8"N • 21°58'6"E
Central Church, Apollonia
5 min walk • Ruins
~1110 ftNE
32°54'6"N • 21°58'11"E
Palace of the Dux, Apollonia
6 min walk • Forts and castles
0.5 miE
32°54'6"N • 21°58'29"E
East Necropolis, Apollonia
13 min walk • Ruins

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Which popular attractions are close to Necropolis of Cyrene?

Nearby attractions include Central Church, Apollonia (5 min walk), Palace of the Dux, Apollonia (6 min walk), East Necropolis, Apollonia (13 min walk), Theatre of Apollonia, Apollonia (14 min walk).