The Tophet de Carthage, also called Tophet Salammbo, is an ancient sacred area dedicated to the Phoenician gods Tanit and Baal, located in the Carthage Salammbo, near the Punic ports. The Tophet contains many graves of children who, according to the interpretations, had been killed or buried in place after their untimely death.

The Punic port is another great place worth visiting to learn about the reality of ancient Carthage. It was a point of trade on the Mediterranean Sea and brought wealth to the city. The Punic port consists of a 100 meter wide circular canal with a 130 meter in diameter inner portion that was used as a quay and for ship repairs. Only some remains show, but when it was used it could hold as many as 220 slim ships at one time.

The Punic city of Carthage was first founded on Colline de Byrsa, or Byrsa Hill. The hill offers an opportunity to enjoy an amazing view of the Tunis Gulf and the town that will make you feel as though you are back in ancient times!

Acropolium is a large monument done in the Moorish-Byzantine style. Different cultural events take place here, such as the October Musical Festival, various concerts including jazz and Tunisian music and other rotating exhibits. It is located in the old St. Louis Cathedral, built in 1884.

The Antique Theater of Carthage is another archaeologically valuable site. It is a huge ancient Roman amphitheater made of stone. Choose a place to sit and imagine how ancient people enjoyed various shows and performances!

The Thermes d'Antonin is located on the southeast portion of the archaeological site of Carthage, on the seaside, near the presidential palace. These glorious 2nd century ruins of the basements of the Antonin Baths were excavated for the first time in 1944. Admire these ancient ruins, including a Phoenician necropolis and the remains of the granite columns that once supported the ceiling.