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Catholic pilgrimage guide · Tunisia

Carthage,
the African Church of martyrs.

Walk the landscape of Perpetua and Felicity, Cyprian, ancient basilicas, and the living Catholic custodianship of Tunis with sober archaeological and safety guidance.

Explore 4 places on the mapChoose a suggested journey
4 sacred places3 devotional areas1–2 day journeys

Witness unto death

Perpetua, Felicity, and the amphitheatre

Begin with the martyr narrative while distinguishing the ancient city’s archaeological remains from later devotional identification.

Archaeological SiteChristian Carthage Archaeological SitesCarthage, TunisiaOpen guide →Martyr SiteCarthage Amphitheatre — Witness of Sts. Perpetua and FelicityCarthage, TunisiaOpen guide →

Suggested journeys

Choose your pace

Each journey can be saved directly to your account with its day assignments, stop order and pilgrimage notes intact.

1 day

The essential Carthage pilgrimage

A focused day through the city’s principal shrine, saint, and Catholic-history destinations.

  1. Day 1 · MorningChristian Carthage Archaeological SitesBegin with prayer and enough time for the principal sacred place.
  2. Day 1 · Late morningCarthage Amphitheatre — Witness of Sts. Perpetua and FelicityContinue prayerfully and verify current opening or liturgy before arrival.
  3. Day 1 · AfternoonBasilica of Damous El KaritaContinue prayerfully and verify current opening or liturgy before arrival.
  4. Day 1 · Late afternoonBasilica of St. Cyprian at CarthageContinue prayerfully and verify current opening or liturgy before arrival.
2 days

Carthage in depth

A slower pilgrimage that makes room for worship, historic context, and the sacred places beyond the central landmark.

  1. Day 1 · MorningChristian Carthage Archaeological SitesAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
  2. Day 1 · MiddayCarthage Amphitheatre — Witness of Sts. Perpetua and FelicityAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
  3. Day 2 · AfternoonBasilica of Damous El KaritaAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
  4. Day 2 · MorningBasilica of St. Cyprian at CarthageAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.

Bishop and martyr

St. Cyprian’s Carthage

Follow the sourced record associated with Carthage’s great bishop and theologian.

Archaeological SiteBasilica of Damous El KaritaCarthage, TunisiaOpen guide →

The North African Church

Early Christian basilica remains

Use archaeology to recover the scale and vitality of Latin Christianity in Roman Africa.

Archaeological SiteBasilica of St. Cyprian at CarthageCarthage, TunisiaOpen guide →

The complete collection

Every mapped sacred place

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Christian Carthage Archaeological SitesArchaeological Site · Carthage
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Carthage Amphitheatre — Witness of Sts. Perpetua and FelicityMartyr Site · Carthage
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Basilica of Damous El KaritaArchaeological Site · Carthage
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Basilica of St. Cyprian at CarthageArchaeological Site · Carthage
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A pilgrim’s note

Leave room for grace.

Opening hours, liturgies, security arrangements and route access can change. Confirm every major detail shortly before your visit.

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