City: Tunisia
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Things to do in Tunisia, Tunisia: The Best Cemeteries
in Africa (light blue)
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1. Cimetiere Marin de Mahdia
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Mosquee des 7 Dormants
3. Cimetiere Du Bourgel
4. North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial
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4.5 based on 65 reviews
Open Hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-16:00. Closed on Weekends The 27-acre North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial in Tunisia is the finally resting place for 2,841 of America's military fallen, their headstones set in straight lines subdivided into nine rectangular plots by wide paths, with decorative pools at their intersections. Along the southeast edge of the burial area, bordering the tree-lined terrace leading to the memorial is the Wall of the Missing which contain 3,724 names. Most honored here lost their lives in World War II in military activities ranging from North Africa to the Persian Gulf. The chapel and the memorial court, which contain large maps in mosaic and ceramic depicting the operations and supply activities of American forces across Africa to the Persian Gulf, were designed to harmonize with local architecture. The chapel interior is decorated with polished marble, flags and sculpture.
Reviewed By wrappen
The reason for my trip to Tunisia is that my grandfather is buried in the cemetery, and I've always wanted to visit. The second in my family to do so since he was interred at the end of the war (my grandmother, being the first, in 1966), I wasn't sure what to expect. The Superintendent, Ryan, and his associate, Atef, were amazing. A tour of the cemetery, with notes and backup stories, an explanation of what US servicemen and women were doing in the region, obvious care and interest in their job and in giving due respect and honor to the dead - all greatly appreciated, making me feel that my grandfather has and will continue to be appreciated for his service, long after we, his descendants, pass on. It's a worthy tribute in these rather troubled times, to see that those who were brave, honorable people doing what they believed right, are treated in dignity and peace. Thank you, Ryan, Thank you Atef, for a day I will remember a long time.
5. Catacombs
6. Jellaz Cemetery
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1.0 based on 1 reviews
