Tana Baru Cemetery, Cape Town

Name: Tana Baru Cemetery
Address: Cape Town, South Africa

#99 among attractions in Cape Town

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The Tana Baru Cemetery is a Muslim cemetery where some of the earliest and respected Muslim settlers of South Africa were buried. The cemetery is located in Bo-kaap, Cape Town. ()

Coordinates: 33°55'7"S, 18°24'54"E

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Schotsche KloofCape Town South Africa

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Tana Baru Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Long Street, Adderley Street, Bo-Kaap, St. George's Cathedral.

~1890 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping district
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Adderley Street, Cape Town
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~950 ftS
Displays on local Islamic culture
Bo-Kaap, Cape Town
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Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. George's Cathedral, Cape Town
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0.6 miSE
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~1390 ftE
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0.6 miSE
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Mutual Building, Cape Town
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tana Baru Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Bo- Kaap, Cape Town (5 min walk), Bo-Kaap, Cape Town (5 min walk), Nurul Islam Mosque, Cape Town (6 min walk), Auwal Mosque, Cape Town (7 min walk).

How to get to Tana Baru Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tana Baru Cemetery:

Bus

Old Fire Station • Lines: 105 (4 min walk)
Gold Museum • Lines: Red Line (7 min walk)

Train

Cape Town (18 min walk)
The Blue Train (37 min walk)