Basilica of Damus El Karita
Basilica of Damus El Karita is an archaeological site in Carthage Byrsa, Tunis Governorate. Basilica of Damus El Karita is situated nearby to the ruins Basilica of Damous El Karita, as well as near Mâlik ibn Anas Mosque.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Carthage and Basilica of Damous El Karita.
Carthage
Photo: Saratanit, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Carthage was an ancient city in Northern Africa founded by the legendary queen Dido 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.
Basilica of Damous El Karita
Ruins
Photo: Pradigue, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The basilica of Damous El Karita is an ancient basilica, located in Carthage, in modern Tunisia, dating from the Late antiquity and the Byzantine epoch.
Mâlik ibn Anas Mosque
Mosque
Photo: Asram, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Mâlik ibn Anas Mosque is situated 340 metres southwest of Basilica of Damus El Karita.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sidi Bou Said and La Marsa.
Sidi Bou Said
Photo: Digr, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Sidi Bou Said is a village in Tunisia. The best time to visit is early autumn or spring, before the assault of package tourists begins, when you can still walk alone on the narrow streets, around white-blue traditional houses, enjoying the views.
La Marsa
Photo: Youssefbensaad, CC BY-SA 4.0.
La Marsa is a coastal city located in the northeastern part of Tunisia, situated along the Mediterranean Sea. It is part of the Tunis Governorate and has a population of around 100,000 people.
Le Kram
Town
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Le Kram is a town and commune in the Tunis Governorate of Tunisia. It is situated between La Goulette, the port of Tunis, and Carthage, facing the Gulf of Tunis to the east and the Lake of Tunis to the west. Le Kram is situated 3 km south of Basilica of Damus El Karita.
Basilica of Damus El Karita
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Carthage Byrsa, Carthage, Tunis Governorate, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
36.86162° or 36° 51′ 42″ northLongitude
10.3311° or 10° 19′ 52″ eastElevation
39 metres (128 feet)Open location code
8F8GV86J+JCGeoNames ID
11887930
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