Bulla Regia
بلاريجيا
A unique Roman city of “underground villas,” where wealthy residents built their living rooms below ground to escape the summer heat, with mosaics still in place.
Bulla Regia was once the royal city of the Numidians and later a thriving Roman town. To escape the summer heat of the interior, wealthy residents built the main rooms of their villas on a lower underground level. This design is unique in the Roman world. Underground rooms such as the House of the Hunt, the House of Fishing and Hunting, and the House of Amphitryon still preserve fine mosaic floors. The site also has a theater, baths, and a forum. It is about 160 km from Tunis and requires a hired car. It is usually paired with Dougga and Chemtou for a full-day northwest route. Entrance fees vary, so check on site.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Chemtou
- Dougga
- Ichkeul National Park
- Thuburbo Majus
- Bizerte Old Port
- Zaghouan Water Temple
- Utica
- Bardo National Museum