Cisterns of La Malga
The Cisterns of La Malga or Cisterns of La Mâalga are a group of cisterns, which are among the most visible features of the archaeological site of Carthage near Tunis, Tunisia.Photo: Pradigue, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: Ruins
- Description: ancient Roman cisterns in Carthage, Tunisia
- Address: قرطاج
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 470 metres southwest of Cisterns of La Malga.
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 740 metres southeast of Cisterns of La Malga.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include La Marsa and Le Kram.
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
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. Le Kram is situated 2½ km south of Cisterns of La Malga.
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.
Cisterns of La Malga
- Categories: ancient Roman cistern and building
- Location: Tunis Governorate, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
36.85928° or 36° 51′ 33″ northLongitude
10.3189° or 10° 19′ 8″ eastOpen location code
8F8GV859+PHOpenStreetMap ID
way 153679400OpenStreetMap feature
building=ruinsWikidata ID
Q2974432
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to Spanish—“Cisterns of La Malga” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “صهاريج المعلقة”
- Arabic: “صهاريج مالجا”
- Catalan: “cisternes de la Malga”
- Catalan: “Cisternes de la Malga”
- Catalan: “La Malga”
- French: “aqueducs dépendant des réservoirs de La Malga”
- French: “citernes de La Malga”
- French: “Citernes de La Malga”
- French: “réservoirs de La Malga”
- German: “Zisternen von La Malga”
- Italian: “cicterni”
- Persian: “مخازن مالاگا”
- Spanish: “Cisternas de la Malga”
- Spanish: “Cisternas de La Malga”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Citernes de La Malga and Cimetière Mohamed Ali.
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