Acropolium of Carthage
The Acropolium, also known as Saint Louis Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Saint-Louis de Carthage), is a former Roman Catholic church located in Carthage, Tunisia.
| Acropolium of Carthage Cathédrale Saint-Louis de Carthage | |
|---|---|
Acropolium of Carthage | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| Province | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tunis |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Status | Inactive |
| Location | |
| Location | Carthage, Tunisia |
| Geographic coordinates | 36.853784°N 10.323356°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | church |
| Groundbreaking | 1884 |
| Completed | 1890 |
The cathedral sits on the peak of Byrsa Hill, near the ruins of the ancient Punic and then Roman city. It was built atop the ruins of an old temple dedicated to Eshmun, the Punic god of healing. The edifice can still be accessed from the basement.
Since 1993, the cathedral has been known as the "Acropolium". It is no longer used for worship, but instead hosts public events or concerts of Tunisian music and classical music. Currently, the only Roman Catholic cathedral operating in Tunisia is the Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul in Tunis.
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