Gammarth, La Marsa

Name: Gammarth
Address: La Marsa, Tunisia

#9 among attractions in La Marsa

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Gammarth is a town on the Mediterranean Sea in the Tunis Governorate of Tunisia, located some 15 to 20 kilometres north of Tunis, adjacent to La Marsa. It is an upmarket seaside resort, known for its expensive hotels and shops. Gammarth began as a small fishing village but following independence from France it blossomed into a resort from the 1950s. Tourism now provides the backbone to the local economy. Gammarth has many five-star hotels and restaurants and also contains many lavish white villas and coves in the vicinity. Notable villas include Abou Nawas Gammarth and Les Dunes. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 36°54'21"N, 10°18'21"E

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Day trips

Gammarth – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carthage National Museum, Basilica of Damous El Karita, Ennejma Ezzahra, Synagogue Keren Yéchoua.

3.7 miS
Small museum with ancient relics and art
Carthage National Museum, La Marsa
96 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.
3.4 miSE
Church
Basilica of Damous El Karita, Sidi Bou Said
86 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.
3.4 miSE
Museum, Art gallery, Historical place
Ennejma Ezzahra, La Marsa
88 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.
2.1 miSE
Synagogue
Synagogue Keren Yéchoua, La Marsa
55 min walk • Keren Yeshoua Synagogue, often written as Keren Yéchoua or Keren Ichoua, is a Jewish synagogue in the Tunisian town of La Marsa, a suburb of Tunis.
3.7 miS
Music venue in a 19th-century church
Acropolium of Carthage, La Marsa
95 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.
3.1 miSE
Cemetery
North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial, La Marsa
79 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.
3.5 miS
Amphitheatre
Carthage amphitheatre, La Marsa
89 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.
3.8 miS
City, Area
Carthage, La Marsa
98 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.
3.8 miS
Church
Church of Carthage, La Marsa
97 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.
3.5 miS
Mosque
Mâlik ibn Anas Mosque, La Marsa
89 min walk • The mosque Mâlik ibn Anas. is a Tunisian mosque located north of the city of Carthage.
3.6 miSE
Historical place, Museum, Ruins
Villas Romaines, La Marsa
93 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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Gammarth • Lines: Bus 52B (5 min walk)