Carthage Palace
Carthage Palace (Arabic: قصر قرطاج) is the presidential palace of Tunisia, and the official residence and seat of the President of Tunisia. It is located along the Mediterranean Sea at the current city of Carthage, near the archaeological site of the ancient city, fifteen kilometers from Tunis. A house by Le Corbusier sits within the site.
| Carthage Palace | |
|---|---|
قصر قرطاج | |
Aerial view of the presidential palace from the Gulf of Tunis | |
| Former names | French Resident-General's Palace |
| General information | |
| Location | Carthage, Tunisia |
| Address | Route of La Goulette, Carthage archaeological site |
| Coordinates | 36°51′25″N 10°20′19″E |
| Current tenants | Kais Saied (2019–present) |
| Construction started | 1960 |
| Completed | 1969 |
| Owner | Government of Tunisia |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 4 |
| Floor area | 40 Hectares |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Olivier-Clément Cacoub |
| Website | |
| www | |
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