Acropolium of Carthage
Acropolium de Carthage
A 19th-century Catholic cathedral on the summit of Byrsa Hill in a Byzantine-Moorish style, now a cultural venue.
Saint Louis Cathedral was built between 1884 and 1890 to commemorate King Louis IX of France, who died at Carthage during the Eighth Crusade. The building blends Byzantine and Moorish styles, with finely painted ceilings and stained glass inside. After independence it was converted into a cultural center, known as the Acropolium, and it often hosts classical music and jazz festivals. It is next to the Byrsa Hill archaeological zone and the Carthage Museum. Tickets are bought separately (confirmed on site). From Carthage Byrsa station on the TGM light rail, it is about a 10-minute uphill walk.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00 (performance days may differ)
Nearby sights
- Carthage
- Punic Ports of Carthage
- Antonine Baths
- Tophet of Salammbô
- Ennejma Ezzahra
- Sidi Bou Said
- La Marsa Beach
- Gammarth