Avalon Cemetery, Johannesburg

Name: Avalon Cemetery
Address: Johannesburg, South Africa

#123 among attractions in Johannesburg

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Avalon Cemetery is one of the largest graveyards in South Africa. It was opened in 1972, during the height of apartheid, as a graveyard exclusively for black people. The huge extension was officially opened on 9 February by Matshidiso Mfikoe, at the time a mayoral committee member for environment and corporate services. Before Avalon opened, Sowetans were buried in Nancefield Cemetery. That burial ground opened in 1912 but is now full except for second or third burials. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.66 mi²Coordinates: 26°16'35"S, 27°51'4"E

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Day trips

Avalon Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hector Pieterson Museum, Mandela House, Maponya Mall, Johannesburg/Soweto.

4.5 miNE
Museum, History museum
Hector Pieterson Museum, Johannesburg
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4.4 miNE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Mandela House, Johannesburg
113 min walk • Mandela House is a historical beacon in the heart of Soweto, Johannesburg, offering a poignant glimpse into the life of Nelson Mandela, one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century. This humble abode, located at 8115 Vilakazi Street, was converted into a museum...
3.4 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Maponya Mall, Johannesburg
87 min walk • Maponya Mall stands as a beacon of commerce and culture in the heart of Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa. This expansive shopping centre, which opened its doors in September 2007, has swiftly become more than just a retail hub; it's a symbol of economic growth...
1.2 miNE
Area
Johannesburg/Soweto, Johannesburg
31 min walk • Soweto is a township of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality in Gauteng, South Africa, bordering the city's mining belt in the south. Its name is an English syllabic abbreviation for South Western Townships.
4.9 miE
26°15'15"S • 27°55'35"E
Orlando Towers, Johannesburg
125 min walk • Game and entertainment center, Entertainment
2 miN
26°14'57"S • 27°51'36"E
Soweto Theatre, Johannesburg
51 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows
2.4 miE
Square
UnpluggD-Walter Sisulu Square, Johannesburg
61 min walk • Walter Sisulu Square, formally known as the Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication, is located in the heart of Kliptown in Soweto, South Africa.
5.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Football
Orlando Stadium, Johannesburg
138 min walk • Orlando Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, in Soweto, a suburb of Johannesburg, in Gauteng province in South Africa. It is home venue for Orlando Pirates Football Club, a professional soccer team, which plays in the Premier Soccer League.
1.3 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Soweto Cricket Oval, Johannesburg
33 min walk • Soweto Cricket Oval is a multi-purpose stadium in Soweto, Gauteng. The ground is mainly used for organizing matches of cricket, although it has also been used occasionally for football and local events. The stadium hosted its only first-class match on October 27, 1995, where South Africa and England played to a draw.
3.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Dobsonville Stadium, Johannesburg
90 min walk • The Dobsonville Stadium, formerly Volkswagen Dobsonville Stadium and also referred to as Dobsie Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Soweto, a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. The venue is managed by Stadium Management SA.
5.3 miNE
Library
Orlando East Public Library, Johannesburg
135 min walk • Orlando East Public Library is the oldest library in Soweto in South Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How to get to Avalon Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Avalon Cemetery:

Train

Merafe (27 min walk)
Midway (30 min walk)