Highlights of Tunisia
- Admire the views from Dougga
- The ruins are amongst the most extensive of any Roman site in Tunisia, and set on a green hillside, it is also amongst the prettiest.
- Admire the views from Dougga
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- Cross the Chott El Jerid
- A single causeway divides the two sides of the Chott El Jerid, unending salt crystals fringed with vividly coloured water.
- Cross the Chott El Jerid
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- Explore the waterfalls at Tamerza
- Tamerza is also well known for its two waterfalls, one of which is about five metres in height. The sunset view of the deserted village of Tamerza is also truly spectacular.
- Explore the waterfalls at Tamerza
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- Relax in Jerba
- This is how Homer described Jerba. To modern visitors it is an island combining interesting Jewish history, traditional arts and crafts, and beautiful sand beaches.
- Relax in Jerba
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- Ride the Red Lizard
- Carving through tunnels, over canyons and climbing into the mountains, the Red Lizard is a scenic rail journey not to be missed!
- Ride the Red Lizard
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- See the oldest mosque in North Africa in Kairouan
- Home to the oldest mosque and minaret in North Africa, built with columns pillaged from Roman El Jem, Kairouan is the holiest city in Tunisia.
- See the oldest mosque in North Africa in Kairouan
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- Take in the sea views from Sidi Bou Said
- Perched high on a cliff in arguably the prettiest town in Tunisia, you will never forget the panoramic views of the azure Mediterranean Sea.
- Take in the sea views from Sidi Bou Said
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- Visit the amphitheatre at El Jem
- The stunning amphitheatre at El Jem makes it arguably the most impressive and important of the many Roman sites in Tunisia.
- Visit the amphitheatre at El Jem
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- Visit the Bardo Museum
- Principally a collection of Tunisia`s finest mosaics, and one of the most famous museums in the world.
- Visit the Bardo Museum
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- Admire the arch entrance at Sbeitla
- You enter this Roman city through its most famous feature, a vast triumphal arch. The desert climate has preserved the temples and monuments fantastically well.
- Admire the arch entrance at Sbeitla
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Our country specialists have travelled the length and breadth of Tunisia - here are a few of their favourite things to do
Standing in today’s Tunisia evokes its varied and fascinating past. The terrain underfoot belonged to the great Carthaginian Empire, whose wars with the Romans secured its place in history.
The footprint of the Romans is in ample evidence across the land, from their magnificent towns in the northwest through to military outposts in the Sahara.
The next to arrive were the Arabs in the seventh century, who invigorated the sleepy town of Tunis to make it a wealthy city which would eventually be the capital, and the city of Kairouan, one of Islam’s most holy centres.
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the French rule gave Tunisia a firm link to Europe which has endured to this day.
Popular Places to visit in Tunisia
Much of Carthage has been lost to us today, but there is still plenty to draw the visitor. The views of the remains from Byrsa Hill are striking, with a vista extending to the mountains of the Cap Bon region beyond the Gulf of Tunis.
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The ancient amphitheatre of El Jem, the single most impressive Roman monument in Africa, is a dramatic and arresting sight. Each summer, world-famous orchestras and artists perform at the classical music festival here.
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A stone’s throw from the bustling city of Tunis, Sidi Bou Said is truly a haven of picturesque tranquillity. An excellent place for budding photographers, there are beautiful views of the coastline or of the charming blue and white cobbled streets.
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Standing as a relatively opulent city in the Middle East for centuries, boosted by its Mediterranean location, Tunis sat in the hands of many rulers, and was exposed to some diverse influences. Modern day Tunis embraces a clutch of styles, and its people reflect this in equal measure.
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