Acropolium of Carthage, La Marsa

Name: Acropolium of Carthage
Address: Byrsa Hill, La Marsa, 2016, Tunisia
Telephone: +216 71 733 866

#4 among attractions in La Marsa

Top attraction, Historical place, History museum, Church

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Facts and practical information

The Acropolium, also known as Saint Louis Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic church located in Carthage, Tunisia. ()

Local name: كاتدرائية القديس لويس بقرطاج Completed: 1890 (134 years ago)Coordinates: 36°51'13"N, 10°19'24"E

Address

Byrsa HillLa Marsa 2016 Tunisia

Contact

+216 71 733 866

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Day trips

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

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

~270 ftE
Small museum with ancient relics and art
Carthage National Museum, La Marsa
2 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.
0.6 miE
, Baths, Historical place
Baths of Antoninus, Tunis
17 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...
0.7 miNE
Church
Basilica of Damous El Karita, Sidi Bou Said
18 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.
0.4 miS
Museum, Archaeological museum
Carthage Paleo-Christian Museum, La Marsa
10 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.
0.9 miNE
Cemetery
North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial, La Marsa
23 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.
0.5 miW
Amphitheatre
Carthage amphitheatre, La Marsa
13 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.
~1520 ftSW
City, Area
Carthage, La Marsa
8 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.
~330 ftS
Church
Church of Carthage, La Marsa
2 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.
0.5 miNE
Mosque
Mâlik ibn Anas Mosque, La Marsa
13 min walk • The mosque Mâlik ibn Anas. is a Tunisian mosque located north of the city of Carthage.
0.5 miNE
Historical place, Museum, Ruins
Villas Romaines, La Marsa
14 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.
0.4 miSW
Town
Abitinae, La Marsa
12 min walk • Abitinae was a town in the Roman province of Africa Proconsularis and is famed for the Martyrs of Abitinae.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Acropolium of Carthage open?

Acropolium of Carthage is open:

Monday 8 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 6 pm
Thursday 8 am - 6 pm
Friday 8 am - 6 pm
Saturday 8 am - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Acropolium of Carthage?

Nearby attractions include Carthage National Museum, La Marsa (2 min walk), Church of Carthage, La Marsa (2 min walk), Carthage, La Marsa (8 min walk), Carthage Paleo-Christian Museum, La Marsa (10 min walk).

How to get to Acropolium of Carthage by public transport?

The nearest stations to Acropolium of Carthage:

Train

Carthage Dermech (7 min walk)
Carthage Présidence (22 min walk)

Light rail

Carthage Dermech • Lines: تونس - حلق الوادي - المرسى, خط تونس-حلق الوادي-المرسى (7 min walk)