![]() ![]() The old town walls of the Hafsid period may have long ago disappeared, but once inside, mosques, madrassas (Islamic schools of learning), and mausoleums boasting opulent tile work and splendid Fatimid and Ottoman architecture line the twisting streets. Built in 1848, it was known as Porte de France during the colonial period. The main entrance gate, marking the end of the new city and beginning of the old is known as Bab el Bahr (Sea Gate). Get Lost amid the Medina Cobblestone streets and colorful doors inside the medina of TunisĬhock-a-block full of crumbling buildings found by weaving your way through a procession of ever-skinnier alleyways, the medina (old town) district is Tunis' historic heart and is brimming with sightseeing potential. Read More: Exploring the Ruins of Ancient Carthage: A Visitor's GuideĤ.Some of the sites are close enough to be walked between if it's not too hot.ĭon't skip the views across the entire area from the top of Byrsa Hill. From the central city, take the Tunis Light Railway line direct to the various Carthage stops on the line. The separate sites are strung out along the bay area. With their seafront setting, the ruins have an unbeatable, lost-in-time air. The evocative tumbled columns and piles of marble rubble are bordered by a panorama of the Mediterranean Sea, which was so fundamental to the city's prosperity.Ĭompletely destroyed in the third Punic War in 146 BCE, the surviving ruins pale in comparison to some of North Africa's other ancient sites, but this doesn't mean you shouldn't visit. The remnants of ancient Carthage – fabled wealthy seafaring city of the Phoenicians – lie scattered across the Bay of Tunis. This whitewashed village is a Mediterranean idyll right on the city outskirts.įind out how to spend your time in town with our list of the top tourist attractions and things to do in Tunis.ġ. When you've soaked up enough history during your Tunis stay, one of the best places to visit is Sidi Bou Said. The other major historical attraction is the remnants of Ancient Carthage, scattered throughout a shoreside Tunis suburb. Visitors staying in the beach resorts of Hammamet and Sousse come on sightseeing day trips to the capital simply to visit this museum. The world-famous Bardo Museum is home to one of the world's most important mosaic collections. The two major things to do while in town are both out of the center. The heart of the central city is the medina (old town), where simply strolling the squiggly alleyways is the major tourist attraction. Tunis is an easygoing capital city, which makes for a perfect introduction to Tunisia before setting off to explore the country further. ![]()
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