The city of Carthage, which is located on the outskirts of Tunisia’s capital city, Tunis, was, for many years, the arch-enemy of the ancient Roman empire. Between 264 and 146 BC, the two great cities were embroiled in a series of wars that saw Hannibal’s famous attack on Rome, and Rome’s subsequent sacking of Carthage in 146 BC. The Romans eventually settled in the conquered city, which went on to become the administrative capital of Roman Africa. Today, it is mainly Roman sites, including theatres, temples, villas and baths, which can be seen by visiting tourists. Many of the sites now stand in ruins, including the Roman Amphitheatre and the thermal Antoine Baths, which were once the largest baths built by the Romans. Visitors can gain a superb view of Carthage by climbing the nearby Byrsa Hill.

Site de Carthage, Carthage, Tunisia
Tel: (071) 730 036

Air: Tunis–Carthage International Airport. Water: Ferry: Services from Sardinia, Sicily, Genoa, Naples, Marseille and Malta. Rail: Train: TGM (light rail) to Carthage Byrsa Station. Road: Bus: Public services. Car: Avenue Habib Bourguiba towards Sidi Bou Said (from Tunis city centre).

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