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Things to see in Ariana (Tunisia): 27 places and when to go
Ariana is a town in Tunisia with around 98,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly History (15), Museums and art (7), Nature (3). The best known are Carthage, Utica, Tunisia and Acropolium of Carthage. The best time to come is March to May and September to November; also possible: December to February and June to August. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Tunisia · 36.8667, 10.2
- Population
- About 98,000
- Places
- 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (15) · Museums and art (7) · Nature (3) · Temples (3) · With kids (3) · Hot springs (1)
- Best time
- March to May and September to November.
- Also possible
- December to February and June to August.
- Nearest airport
- TUN Tunis, 3.0 km as the crow flies
What to see in Ariana
The places in and around Ariana, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- CarthageHistorical city in Tunisia11 km
- Utica, TunisiaArchaeological site in Tunisia25 km
- Acropolium of CarthageCathedral in Tunisia11 km
- Baths of AntoninusAncient Roman thermae in Carthage, Tunisia12 km
- Carthage amphitheatreRoman amphitheatre in Tunisia10 km
- Carthage tophetCemetery in Tunisia11 km
- Cisterns of La MalgaAncient Roman cisterns in Carthage, Tunisia11 km
- Carthage National MuseumMuseum in Carthage, Tunisia11 km
- Basilica of Damous El KaritaBasilica in Tunisia12 km
- Jāmiʻ al-ʻĀbidīnMosque in Tunisia11 km
- Saint Augustine and Saint Fidele Church, La GouletteChurch in Tunisia11 km
- Carthage Paleo-Christian MuseumMuseum in Carthage, Tunisia12 km
- Odeon hill and park of the Roman villas of CarthageArchaeological site in Tunisia12 km
- Circus of CarthageAncient Roman circus in Carthage10 km
- Ennejma EzzahraPalace in Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia13 km
- Salammbô Oceanographic MuseumMuseum in Carthage, Tunisia12 km
- Dar El AnnabiMuseum in Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia13 km
- Bir Mas'UdahHistory11 km
- Carthage LandWith kids4.5 km
- MagoCarthaginian writer12 km
- Hamam Al NassimHot spring bath5.9 km
- Hannibal Park SoukraWith kids6.5 km
- Happy LandWith kids4.5 km
- Le PalaceNature12 km
And the other 3, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Musée national d'Utica
- History: Theatre of Carthage, Vieux Pont de la Route de Bizerte
When to go to Ariana
The best time to visit Ariana is March to May and September to November; also possible: December to February and June to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:44
- FebPossible10:38
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:57
- MayBest time13:58
- JunPossible14:31
- JulPossible14:18
- AugPossible13:25
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:02
- NovBest time9:59
- DecPossible9:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. In April, 27 of the 27 places are at their best.
When to go to Tunisia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ariana
The nearest main airport is Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN, Tunis), 3.0 km as the crow flies. How to get around Tunisia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Tunis33 places7.3 km
- Zaghouan5 places52 km
- Bizerte5 places56 km
- Nabeul18 places65 km
- Siliana6 places114 km
- Sousse22 places122 km
And all of Tunisia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ariana?
The best known: Carthage, Utica, Tunisia, Acropolium of Carthage, Baths of Antoninus, Carthage amphitheatre. In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ariana?
March to May and September to November; also possible: December to February and June to August. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29.
How do you get to Ariana?
The nearest main airport is Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN), 3.0 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ariana as the destination and these 27 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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