Circus of Carthage, La Marsa

Name: Circus of Carthage
Address: La Marsa, Tunisia

#13 among attractions in La Marsa

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The Circus of Carthage is a Roman circus in Carthage, in present-day Tunisia. Used for chariot racing, it was modeled on the Circus Maximus in Rome and other circus buildings throughout the Roman Empire. Measuring more than 470 m in length and 30 m in width, it could house up to 45,000 spectators, roughly one third of the Circus Maximus. ()

Local name: سيرك قرطاج Coordinates: 36°51'2"N, 10°18'52"E

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La Marsa Tunisia

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Circus of Carthage – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carthage National Museum, Baths of Antoninus, Basilica of Damous El Karita, Acropolium of Carthage.

0.6 miE
Small museum with ancient relics and art
Carthage National Museum, La Marsa
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Carthage, Tunisia, lies the Carthage National Museum. A treasure trove of history, this museum is an essential stop for any tourist interested in the rich tapestry of Mediterranean civilizations.
1.2 miE
, Baths, Historical place
Baths of Antoninus, Tunis
30 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Tunis, Tunisia, the Baths of Antoninus stand as a testament to the grandeur of Roman engineering and architecture. These ancient baths, named after the Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius, represent one of the largest and most significant Roman...
1.2 miNE
Church
Basilica of Damous El Karita, Sidi Bou Said
31 min walk • The basilica of Damous El Karita is a Tunisian basilica, located in Carthage, dating from the Late antiquity and the Byzantine epoch. It is situated nearby the Odeon hills within the archeological site of Carthage.
0.5 miNE
Music venue in a 19th-century church
Acropolium of Carthage, La Marsa
14 min walk • The Acropolium, also known as Saint Louis Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic church located in Carthage, Tunisia. The cathedral sits on the peak of Byrsa Hill, near the ruins of the ancient Punic and then Roman city.
0.6 miE
Museum, Archaeological museum
Carthage Paleo-Christian Museum, La Marsa
15 min walk • The Carthage Paleo-Christian Museum is an archaeological museum of Paleochristian artifacts, located in Carthage, Tunisia. Built on an excavation site, it lies above the former Carthaginian basilica.
1.3 miNE
Cemetery
North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial, La Marsa
35 min walk • North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial is a Second World War military war grave cemetery, located in the town of Carthage in Tunisia.
0.4 miN
Amphitheatre
Carthage amphitheatre, La Marsa
10 min walk • The Carthage Amphitheatre was a Roman amphitheatre constructed in the first century CE in the city of Carthage, Tunisia, which was rebuilt by Dictator Julius Caesar and became the capital of Africa Proconsularis.
~1360 ftE
City, Area
Carthage, La Marsa
7 min walk • Carthage was the capital city of the ancient Carthaginian civilization, on the eastern side of the Lake of Tunis in what is now Tunisia. Carthage was one of the most important trading hubs of the Ancient Mediterranean and one of the most affluent cities of the classical world.
0.5 miE
Church
Church of Carthage, La Marsa
14 min walk • The Archdiocese of Carthage, also known as the Church of Carthage, was a Latin Catholic diocese established in Carthage, Roman Empire, in the 2nd century. Agrippin was the first named bishop, around 230 AD.
1 miNE
Mosque
Mâlik ibn Anas Mosque, La Marsa
26 min walk • The mosque Mâlik ibn Anas. is a Tunisian mosque located north of the city of Carthage.
1.1 miNE
Historical place, Museum, Ruins
Villas Romaines, La Marsa
28 min walk • The hill of the odeon is a space located at the north-east of the archaeological site of Carthage in Tunisia. This hill is the site of many Roman remains, including those of the theater and the odeon.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Circus of Carthage?

Nearby attractions include Abitinae, La Marsa (4 min walk), Carthage, La Marsa (7 min walk), Carthage amphitheatre, La Marsa (10 min walk), Church of Carthage, La Marsa (14 min walk).

How to get to Circus of Carthage by public transport?

The nearest stations to Circus of Carthage:

Light rail

Carthage Byrsa • Lines: تونس - حلق الوادي - المرسى, خط تونس-حلق الوادي-المرسى (13 min walk)

Train

Carthage Dermech (16 min walk)
Le Kram (26 min walk)