Carthage Palace, Tunis

Name: Carthage Palace
Address: Tunis, Tunisia

#148 among attractions in Tunis

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Carthage Palace, is the presidential palace of Tunisia, and the official residence and seat of the President of Tunisia. It is located along the Mediterranean Sea at the current city of Carthage, near the archaeological site of the ancient city, fifteen kilometers from Tunis. A house by Le Corbusier sits within the site. ()

Local name: قصر قرطاج Completed: 1969 (56 years ago)Floors: 4Coordinates: 36°51'25"N, 10°20'19"E

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Carthage Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miW
Small museum with ancient relics and art
Carthage National Museum, La Marsa
21 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.
~1370 ftSW
, Baths, Historical place
Baths of Antoninus, Tunis
7 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...
0.5 miNW
Church
Basilica of Damous El Karita, Sidi Bou Said
14 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 miNE
Museum, Art gallery, Historical place
Ennejma Ezzahra, La Marsa
26 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 miW
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 miSW
Museum, Archaeological museum
Carthage Paleo-Christian Museum, La Marsa
26 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.
0.8 miNW
Cemetery
North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial, La Marsa
20 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.
1.1 miW
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.
0.9 miW
Church
Church of Carthage, La Marsa
23 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.
0.6 miW
Mosque
Mâlik ibn Anas Mosque, La Marsa
15 min walk • The mosque Mâlik ibn Anas. is a Tunisian mosque located north of the city of Carthage.
~1980 ftW
Historical place, Museum, Ruins
Villas Romaines, La Marsa
10 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Carthage Palace?

Nearby attractions include Baths of Antoninus, Tunis (7 min walk), Villas Romaines, La Marsa (10 min walk), Basilica of Damous El Karita, Sidi Bou Said (14 min walk), Mâlik ibn Anas Mosque, La Marsa (15 min walk).

How to get to Carthage Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Carthage Palace:

Light rail

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

Train

Carthage Présidence (10 min walk)
Carthage Amilcar (18 min walk)