North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial, La Marsa

Name: North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial
Address: 552 Rue Roosevelt, La Marsa, 2016, Tunisia
Telephone: +216 71 747 767

#6 among attractions in La Marsa

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North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial, La Marsa

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North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial is a Second World War military war grave cemetery, located in the town of Carthage in Tunisia. The cemetery, the only American one in North Africa and dedicated in 1960, contains 2,841 American war dead and covers 27 acres. It is administered by the American Battle Monuments Commission. ()

Alternative names: Area: 27 acres (0.0422 mi²)Coordinates: 36°51'56"N, 10°19'48"E

Address

552 Rue RooseveltLa Marsa 2016 Tunisia

Contact

+216 71 747 767

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Day trips

North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.9 miS
Small museum with ancient relics and art
Carthage National Museum, La Marsa
23 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.
0.8 miS
, Baths, Historical place
Baths of Antoninus, Tunis
21 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...
~1500 ftS
Church
Basilica of Damous El Karita, Sidi Bou Said
8 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.
1 miE
Museum, Art gallery, Historical place
Ennejma Ezzahra, La Marsa
27 min walk • Ennejma Ezzahra, sometimes spelled Nejma Ezzohara, also The Palace of the Baron d'Erlanger is a historical palace at Sidi Bou Said, in northern Tunisia, built from 1912 - 1922 by Baron Rodolphe d'Erlanger as his home in Tunisia.
0.9 miSW
Music venue in a 19th-century church
Acropolium of Carthage, La Marsa
23 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.
1.2 miS
Museum, Archaeological museum
Carthage Paleo-Christian Museum, La Marsa
32 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.
1.1 miSW
Amphitheatre
Carthage amphitheatre, La Marsa
27 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.
1.1 miSW
City, Area
Carthage, La Marsa
30 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.
1 miSW
Church
Church of Carthage, La Marsa
25 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.
0.4 miS
Mosque
Mâlik ibn Anas Mosque, La Marsa
12 min walk • The mosque Mâlik ibn Anas. is a Tunisian mosque located north of the city of Carthage.
0.5 miS
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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Basilica of Damous El Karita, Sidi Bou Said (8 min walk), Mâlik ibn Anas Mosque, La Marsa (12 min walk), Villas Romaines, La Marsa (14 min walk), Baths of Antoninus, Tunis (21 min walk).

How to get to North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial:

Light rail

Carthage Présidence • Lines: تونس - حلق الوادي - المرسى, خط تونس-حلق الوادي-المرسى (10 min walk)
Sidi Bou Saïd • Lines: تونس - حلق الوادي - المرسى, خط تونس-حلق الوادي-المرسى (20 min walk)

Train

Carthage Présidence (10 min walk)
Carthage Amilcar (11 min walk)