Circus of Carthage
The Circus of Carthage is a Roman circus in Carthage, in present-day Tunisia. Used for chariot racing, it was modeled on the Circus Maximus in Rome and other circus buildings throughout the Roman Empire.Photo: Rais67, Public domain.
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Carthage and Carthage amphitheatre.
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.
Carthage amphitheatre
Archaeological site
Photo: Neil Rickards, CC BY 2.0.
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. Carthage amphitheatre is situated 640 metres north of Circus of Carthage.
Acropolium of Carthage
Cathedral
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Acropolium, also known as Saint Louis Cathedral, is a former Latin 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. Acropolium of Carthage is situated 1 km northeast of Circus of Carthage.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Le Kram and La Marsa.
Le Kram
Town
Photo: Citizen59, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
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.
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.
Circus of Carthage
- Type: Archaeological site
- Description: ancient Roman circus in Carthage
- Categories: circus, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Cite Mohamed Ali, Carthage, Tunis Governorate, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
36.85057° or 36° 51′ 2″ northLongitude
10.31444° or 10° 18′ 52″ eastOpen location code
8F8GV827+6QOpenStreetMap ID
node 2719375012OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteWikidata ID
Q2974258
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to Spanish—“Circus of Carthage” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “سيرك قرطاج”
- French: “cirque de Carthage”
- French: “Cirque de Carthage”
- French: “Hippodrome”
- Japanese: “カルタゴ競技場”
- Spanish: “Circo de Cartago”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Larousi sidi bou and Club Ballon d’or ( terrain foot el Walhi).
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