Carthage National Museum

The Carthage National Museum stands on the summit of Byrsa Hill, at the very heart of ancient Carthage and overlooking the Gulf of Tunis. Founded in 1875, it is, alongside the Bardo, one of the two great archaeological museums of Tunisia, gathering the finest discoveries made on the site of the legendary city founded by the Phoenicians.

Its collections retrace the entire history of Carthage, from its Punic origins through the Roman, Byzantine and early Islamic periods. Visitors can admire stelae from the Tophet, delicately carved terracotta and glass masks, gold jewellery, marble statuary and a remarkable series of Roman mosaics, as well as the famous marble sarcophagi of the priests and priestesses.

A breathtaking panorama over the Gulf of Tunis

From the museum terrace, the view over the archaeological park and the sea is simply unforgettable. This is one of the rare places where history and landscape merge so perfectly. To fully appreciate the richness of the site, a visit to the Carthage National Museum should not be rushed. Allow time to observe the details of the Punic funerary stelae, the finesse of the Roman glasswork, and the silent beauty of the Byzantine capitals reassembled in the courtyard. Whether you are a history enthusiast or a casual traveller, the museum offers a clear and fascinating journey through more than a thousand years of Mediterranean civilisation.