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Ariana, the Latinized form of the Ancient Greek Ἀρ(ε)ιανή Ar(e)ianē (inhabitants: Ariani; Ἀρ(ε)ιανοί Ar(e)ianoi), was a general geographical term used by some Greek and Roman authors of the ancient period for a district of wide extent between Central Asia and the Indus River, comprehending the eastern provinces of the Achaemenid Empire that covered the whole countries of Pakistan and Afghanistan, as well as the easternmost part of Iran.
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1. Bardo Museum
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
Spectacular Roman mosaics are the high point of this museum.
Reviewed By brwatne - Oslo
I was there for about 4,5 hours going through the different floors. It gives you a very good overview over the history of Northern Africa and the different rule that has been there over the years. Very interesting to see how things have changed from the Romans to the Arabs and to modern day Tunisia.
2. Centro storico
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4.5 based on 391 reviews
Reviewed By BATTIKHI78 - Amman, Jordan
With its two dominant beautiful blue and white... This beautiful town is twenty minutes drive from the capitol... Offers beautiful scenery... Good shops for some hot beverages... And a walk to remember... Unfortunately some locals are destroying the image of this beautiful place... By giving some hard time to the tourists... Such a shame for such a beautiful place
3. Ancient Roman Baths
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4.5 based on 365 reviews
Reviewed By Alex J - Athens, Greece
An absolute must visit, despite it being neglected and lacking information. It's hard to imagine what this place looked like and it would be wonderful if some models were displayed.
Entrance closes at 4 pm, the ticket covers other arch. sites in the area. The Roman villas and the theatre are very close, about 5-10 minutes on foot.
4. Escape Room Tunisia
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5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By danex14 - Tunisia
It was an amazing experience , we had to work together to solve really hard and complicated puzzles and we laughed alot ?. Well designed rooms and compatible themes , would recommend this 10/10.thank you it was a pleasure meeting you! we hope to see you soon for the next scenarios :D
5. Zitouna Mosque
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4 based on 284 reviews
This mosque dates back to around 860.
6. Carthaginian Ruins
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4 based on 699 reviews
An enormous Amphitheater and a cave are among the attractions at these famous ruins. Admission to the ruins includes the excellent Carthage Museum.
Reviewed By Alex J - Athens, Greece
This is such an interesting site - too bad that no English explanation is offered and that parts are neglected. So maybe hire a guide who offers their service there.
To get there, you can take the train which is cheap (station Hannibal) and walk up the hill (somewhat steep). There's a small cafe between the Cathedral and the museum.
The entry ticket covers all sites (but for the cathedral) during one day, but to cover everything you need to start early or rush through each one (I think the entrance gates closed at 4 pm).
7. Palace Dar Nejma Ezzahra
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4.5 based on 128 reviews
The home of Baron Rodolphe d'Erlanger, who was responsible for the blue and white color scheme of the town.
Reviewed By Renee S - Paris, France
I had lived & worked in Tunisia for more than a year before I finally made it here to the palace called Ennejma Ezzahra (which apparently means "Star of Venus" in Arabic), built by the Baron Rudolpe d'Erlanger. And amazingly, in all that time, only two people had ever even mentioned this place to me. The interior design and craftsmanship are so beautiful that I do not understand why it remains so little known. However, I guarantee that once you have seen it, you will never forget it.
If you enjoy Oriental-type architecture & interior design, this is a definite must if you are in the Tunis area.
Allow plenty of time to do the tour with the audioguide as the history behind the house, the architecture and the lives of the owners are quite interesting.
As the palace is part of the Centre des Musiques Arabes et Méditerranéennes (Centre for Arabic and Mediterranean Music), there is a section with traditional musical instruments of the region that is also included in the visit. Unfortunately, I spent so much time marveling over the interior design of the home and listening to its history on the audioguide that I did not allow enough time to give this section its proper due.
If it is a beautiful day, it is also nice to take your time looking out over the sea and strolling around the Gardens.
Concerts are also sometimes held in a large reception hall within the palace, and given the overall atmosphere, attending an evening musical event in that setting must be an amazing experience. Keep an eye out if you are in the area for any length of time.
For additional information:
There is a New York Times article from 1987 posted on internet called "In Tunisia, A Rare Visit To a Palace And Its Owner" which features the Baroness Edwina d'Erlanger daughter-in-law of Rudolphe, talking about the palace and the way in which it was built. (Sorry, according to the rules of Trip Advisor, I am not allowed to provide URL links in my reviews.)
To give you an idea of the grounds and the decor inside, there is a short video presentation of the palace in French that is currently posted on Youtube called "Le palais Ennejma Ezzahra : Dar El Baron d'Erlanger à Sidi Bou Saïd - #Tunisia". If you do not speak French, you can still watch the video footage to see photos of the amazing interior.
If you understand French, there is a great 25-minute documentary by ARTE also posted on Youtube, called "Trésors oubliés de la Méditerranée Palais du baron d'Erlanger, Tunisie Fr 2011 ARTE HD 2013".
8. Medina of Tunis
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4 based on 1 reviews
The city’s old quarter hearkens back to the opulence once prevalent from the 12th to the 16th century.
Reviewed By Aqua_Uomo - Toronto, Canada
Not much different than Fes, Marrakech, Casablanca or Rabat, probably a little less interesting. The same content, the same overzealous sellers. Same scenario over and over, they offer to give you direction or an advise and they stretch their out hand for money. I liked the local section better than the main touristy one, the shop owners are not that aggressive. You dont need a guide, you can manage the tour, it is simple to get around, 1 major path, Rue de la Kasbah, going across the Medina from the Place de la Victoire up to the Grand Mosque.
There is a nice spot on top of the Grand Mosque called the Panorama, that is worth the whole effort, other than that nothing memorable.
9. Carthage Museum
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4 based on 194 reviews
This museum presents artifacts from two thousand years ago, when Carthage competed with Rome for military and cultural dominance. The Romans burned and pillaged the Phoenician city in 146 BC.
Reviewed By gatomono
The information is few almost none. There is more on the Gardens than inside the building. Not English info, only French and Arabic. Fantastic view of the city from the outside of the building. Shame to see many historical pieces not being take care in proper way.
10. Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul
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4 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By Asiyah Noemi K - Pula, Croatia
It is a very nice Cathedral. It is located in Place de l'Indépendence in Ville Nouvelle, a crossroads between Avenue Habib Bourguiba and Avenue de France, opposite the French Embassy. It's nice to visit just 10 minutes walk from the Medina. The Cathedral is interesting, beautifully decorated and large. It is worth a visit.
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