Colline de Byrsa
Colline de Byrsa is an archaeological site in Tunis Governorate, Tunisia. Colline de Byrsa is situated nearby to the arts center Acropolium of Carthage, as well as near Carthage National Museum.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Carthage and Acropolium of Carthage.
Carthage
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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.
Acropolium of Carthage
Cathedral
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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 110 metres north of Colline de Byrsa.
Carthage National Museum
Museum
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Carthage National Museum is a national museum in Byrsa, Tunisia. Along with the Bardo National Museum, it is one of the two main local archaeological museums in the region. Carthage National Museum is situated 120 metres northeast of Colline de Byrsa.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Le Kram and La Marsa.
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.
La Marsa
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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
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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.
Colline de Byrsa
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Tunis Governorate, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
36.85269° or 36° 51′ 10″ northLongitude
10.32352° or 10° 19′ 25″ eastOpen location code
8F8GV83F+3COpenStreetMap ID
way 28974393OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
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In Other Languages
“Colline de Byrsa” goes by many names.
- Korean: “콜린 드 비르사”
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