Places to Go in Tunisia - Places of Interest

Tunisia

Arab & Islamic history
Kairouan is one of the holiest cities in Islam and the Great Mosque in the town's medina is a place of beauty and tranquility. Turkish influence can also be seen in the family homes of the Tunis medina and in the intricate palace buildings of the Bardo Museum.
Arab & Islamic history
Berber Architecture
The villages in southern Tunisia are home to some ingenious local architecture. The village of Matmata features troglodyte dwellings, where rooms are several metres below ground level, whilst the ksours such as at Tataouine were used for storage, as defensive positions and for habitation.
Berber Architecture
Classical History
The Carthaginian and Roman ruins in Tunisia often play second fiddle to the superb beaches, which is a great shame. The grand amphitheatre of El Jem and other impressive sites such as Kerkouane, Bulla Regia, Sbeitla and Dougga really are remarkable attractions, fully deserving of a place on your itinerary.
Classical History
Countryside & Nature
To many visitors from Europe, Tunisia's countryside is surprisingly green, and its Roman sites are an absolute delight in the spring months when the wildflowers are in bloom. The freshwater lakes and salt-flats are stopping-off points for migratory birds and offer excellent opportunities for birdwatching.
Countryside & Nature
Desert
In the deep south west of the country are the edges of the Sahara Desert, a landscape of dunes, camels and stark mountains and canyons. The desert requires an investment of time and effort to explore, but will reward you with solitude and stunning scenery.
Desert
Medinas
The medinas of Tunisia are the walled hearts of the towns, where the oldest souqs, mosques, streets and traditional houses are to be found. Their whitewashed walls and ornate doors and windows offer perfect opportunities for the keen photographer, while the shady streets and covered souqs give respite from the North African sun.
Medinas

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Bulla Regia
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Jerba
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- 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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- Dougga is the pinnacle of the Roman presence in Tunisia, and looks out majestically over the hills. What makes it so aesthetically pleasing is its geography - perched on high, it is a picture of verdancy.
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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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- Jerba
- An island only around 16 miles from east to west and 17 from north to south, Jerba has its own unique charm, and a fabled history dating back to Homer’s Ulysses, where it earned a reputation for being the land of the lotus-eaters.
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- Kairouan is broadly considered the holiest city of Tunisia, being the oldest Islamic settlement, having the oldest mosque in North Africa and the world’s oldest minaret.
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- Despite being a remote oasis, Ksar Ghilane is also the most visited outpost in the far south of Tunisia. It is located at the starting point of the Sahara desert and home to the Grand Erg Oriental sand dune.
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- Sidi Bou Said
- 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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- The port town of Tabarka is situated on the northern coastline of Tunisia, a mere 22km from Algeria. It is a charming, low key town with wonderful views over the Mediterranean and a small working harbour.
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- Tamerza is one of the largest settlements in the southwest, and is famed for its old town. Eerily calm, the place is an abandoned remnant from the floods of 1969, when 22 days of continual rain rendered the house uninhabitable.
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- Thuburbo Majus
- Around an hour’s drive west of Tunis is the first of Tunisia’s spectacular array of ancient cities. Thuburbo Majus is worth visiting for its extremely peaceful and quiet atmosphere, its...
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- The southwest of Tunisia plays host to countless arresting views. Near Tozeur is the Chott El Jerid, a salt lake divided by a causeway.
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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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