Chapelle Sainte-Monique de Carthage, Romanesque Revival chapel in Carthage, Tunisia
Description
Chapelle Sainte-Monique is a chapel in Carthage featuring Romanesque Revival architecture with rounded arches and decorative stone carvings. The building displays the design characteristics typical of late 19th-century religious structures built in North Africa.
History
The chapel was built in 1895 during the French protectorate and served as a religious center for the community. Franciscan missionary sisters established an orphanage and boarding school within the compound.
Culture
The chapel reflects the influence of French Catholic traditions on North African religious architecture and design. Visitors can sense how different cultures have shaped the spaces and structures around this historic landmark.
Practical
The building now operates as a conference hall for the Carthage Institute of Higher Commercial Studies and can be reached via the TGM railway line. Visitors should check in advance since its current use as an event venue may affect access.
Did you know?
The chapel earned the nickname 'Moniquettes' because of its connection to Saint Monica and the spiritual legacy she represents. This name was given by the early residents who lived there and reflects the original religious mission.
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