Jellaz Cemetery, Tunis

Name: Jellaz Cemetery
Address: Tunis, Tunisia

#48 among attractions in Tunis

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Jellaz Cemetery is a large hillside Muslim cemetery in Tunis, Tunisia, established in the thirteenth century. Located next to the bus station, the cemetery is the largest in the city. The Borj Ali Rais Ottoman fortress is visible from most places in the cemetery. Visiting the cemetery is a duty during Aid el Fitr at the end of Ramadan. Family members at this time clean and paint the tombs, which face Mecca. ()

Local name: مقبرة الجلاز Coordinates: 36°47'7"N, 10°11'7"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Avenue Habib Bourguiba, Dar Bach Hamba, Dar Othman, Place de Barcelone.

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Shopping district, Shopping
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0.9 miNW
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Park
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~1330 ftE
Mausoleum
Sidi Belhassen Chedly Mausoleum, Tunis
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0.9 miW
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Concerts and shows, Theater
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jellaz Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Sidi Belhassen Chedly Mausoleum, Tunis (7 min walk), Sabkha Mosque, Tunis (14 min walk), Sidi Mansour Mosque, Tunis (15 min walk), Bab El Jazira, Tunis (15 min walk).

How to get to Jellaz Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jellaz Cemetery:

Light rail

باب عليوة • Lines: 1, 6 (8 min walk)
محمد مناشو • Lines: 1, 6 (10 min walk)

Bus

محطة باب عليوة (9 min walk)
Bab Alioua (10 min walk)

Train

مخزن فرحات حشاد (11 min walk)
Tunis Freight Railway Station (13 min walk)