La Goulette, Tunis

#164 among attractions in Tunis

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La Goulette (address: Rue Jean Jaures, La Goleta) is a place located in Tunis (Tunis governorate) and belongs to the category of forts and castles.

It is situated at an altitude of 13 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 36°48'52"N latitude and 10°18'13"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. La Goulette is a short distance from the following public transport stations: La Goulette (light rail, 7 min walk), Tunis (ferry, 9 min walk), La Goulette Neuve (train, 11 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: La Goulette (city, 8 min walk), Abitinae, La Marsa (town, 66 min walk), Carthage Paleo-Christian Museum, La Marsa (museum, 67 min walk).

Coordinates: 36°48'52"N, 10°18'13"E

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Rue Jean Jaures, La GoletaTunis Tunisia

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La Goulette – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

2.9 miN
Small museum with ancient relics and art
Carthage National Museum, La Marsa
75 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.
3.3 miNE
, Baths, Historical place
Baths of Antoninus, Tunis
84 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...
3.6 miNE
Church
Basilica of Damous El Karita, Sidi Bou Said
92 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.
4.5 miNE
Museum, Art gallery, Historical place
Ennejma Ezzahra, La Marsa
116 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.
2.9 miN
Music venue in a 19th-century church
Acropolium of Carthage, La Marsa
75 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.
2.6 miNE
Museum, Archaeological museum
Carthage Paleo-Christian Museum, La Marsa
67 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.
3.8 miN
Cemetery
North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial, La Marsa
98 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.
3 miN
Amphitheatre
Carthage amphitheatre, La Marsa
76 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.
3.1 miW
Nature, Lake
Lake of Tunis, Tunis
79 min walk • The Lake of Tunis is a natural lagoon located between the Tunisian capital city of Tunis and the Gulf of Tunis. The lake covers a total of 37 square kilometres, in contrast to its size its depth is very shallow. It was once the natural harbour of Tunis.
2.7 miN
City, Area
Carthage, La Marsa
69 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.
~1660 ftNE
City, Area
La Goulette, Tunis
8 min walk • La Goulette, in Arabic Halq al-Wadi, is a municipality and the port of Tunis, Tunisia. La Goulette is located at around 36°49′5″N 10°18′18″E on a sandbar between Lake Tūnis and the Gulf of Tunis.

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How to get to La Goulette by public transport?

The nearest stations to La Goulette:

Light rail

La Goulette • Lines: تونس - حلق الوادي - المرسى, خط تونس-حلق الوادي-المرسى (7 min walk)
Le Bac • Lines: تونس - حلق الوادي - المرسى, خط تونس-حلق الوادي-المرسى (16 min walk)

Ferry

Tunis (9 min walk)

Train

La Goulette Neuve (11 min walk)
Le Bac (16 min walk)