Basilica of Damous El Karita, Sidi Bou Said

Name: Basilica of Damous El Karita
Address: Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia

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Basilica of Damous El Karita, Sidi Bou Said

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 36°51'41"N, 10°19'52"E

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Sidi Bou Said Tunisia

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Basilica of Damous El Karita – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carthage National Museum, Baths of Antoninus, Ennejma Ezzahra, Acropolium of Carthage.

0.7 miSW
Small museum with ancient relics and art
Carthage National Museum, La Marsa
17 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.
0.5 miSE
, Baths, Historical place
Baths of Antoninus, Tunis
14 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...
1.1 miNE
Museum, Art gallery, Historical place
Ennejma Ezzahra, La Marsa
28 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.
0.7 miSW
Music venue in a 19th-century church
Acropolium of Carthage, La Marsa
18 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 miS
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.
~1500 ftN
Cemetery
North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial, La Marsa
8 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 miSW
Amphitheatre
Carthage amphitheatre, La Marsa
25 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 miSW
City, Area
Carthage, La Marsa
25 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.
0.7 miSW
Church
Church of Carthage, La Marsa
19 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.
~1110 ftSW
Mosque
Mâlik ibn Anas Mosque, La Marsa
6 min walk • The mosque Mâlik ibn Anas. is a Tunisian mosque located north of the city of Carthage.
~1390 ftS
Historical place, Museum, Ruins
Villas Romaines, La Marsa
7 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 Basilica of Damous El Karita?

Nearby attractions include Mâlik ibn Anas Mosque, La Marsa (6 min walk), Villas Romaines, La Marsa (7 min walk), North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial, La Marsa (8 min walk), Baths of Antoninus, Tunis (14 min walk).