Location: Tunis
Top Things to do in Tunis
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Founded by the Berbers in the 2nd millennium BCE, the city of Tunis has been controlled by Phoenicians, Romans, Arab Muslims, the Ottomans, the Spanish, the French and the Germans, finally achieving independence as the capital of Tunisia in 1956. This history has made Tunis a mélange of ancient and modern cultures. The medina is a network of narrow alleyways, mosques, mausoleums, palaces and a souq where shoppers haggle over the price of everything from filigreed gold to inexpensive souvenirs.
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1. Bardo Museum
Overall Ratings
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. Zitouna Mosque
Overall Ratings
4 based on 284 reviews
This mosque dates back to around 860.
3. 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.
4. Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul
Overall Ratings
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.
5. Bab El Bhar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 267 reviews
Reviewed By benbattouta - Canada
Nice and safe place to visit ant the end of Habib Bourguiba Boulevard. Medina is near by to see and have a walk and shop in old town. Arisanal handcrafts, parfume and essential oils. Narrow streets and busy on all the days.
6. Marche Centrale de La Marsa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By hosniii
First and foremost, this is an attraction recommended for people who do not mind (or even like) the crowd.
Tunisian fruits and vegetables are excellent ! There is no better place to check this downtown than the central market. Other than visiting the place itself to get a glimpse of how and where locals shop, I can suggest two possible reasons to visit the market. You may want to shop there for a picnic. You can get excellent fruits and cheese, and a variety of other things according to your preferences, at a reasonable price. You may then choose to head for the Northern suburb for picnic on one of the many sandy Beaches.
If you like fish (and you have to, since Mediterranean fish is the best) you may buy any kind of fish, get it cleaned for anything between 1 Dinar to 3 Dinars near the fish stalls (according to quantity) then head for the tiny restaurant within the market (a bit difficult to find, but you may ask anyone in the fish market and they will tell you where to go. Bear in mind it's very close to the fish market itself) There you may mingle with numbers of Tunisian men and women, and occasionally compete over one of the few tables :)
The restaurant will prepare the fish, and you may get French fries, a Tunisian salad or other dish to eat with your fish. It's an exceptional experience, to get to know local people, and eat excellent and fresh fish that contrasts with the frozen sort usually served at restaurants.
7. North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Open Hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-16:00. Closed on Weekends
Reviewed By Luz2Travel - Tunis, Tunisia
This is a small oasis of green and tranquility in the suburbs of Tunis. The grounds are immaculately cared for and the marble stones gleam bright white in the sun. There is the most spectacular and massive mosaic depicting the N. African and Med campaigns from WWII. The detail and beauty is amazing. Even without a loved one at the cemetery it is moving to walk the grounds and see the names. The "wall of those lost" shows all those whose bodies were never recovered with marks next to names who ultimately were found and buries. An amazing and moving visit.
8. Theatre Municipal de la Ville de Tunis
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By MommyandCrew - Washington DC, District of Columbia
Attended a concert for a popular band. Orchestra tickets were 30 dt, a bit pricey. The theater seems reasonable preserved and clean. the facade is beautiful, though some graffiti mars the exterior. Could not understand Arabic, but enjoyed the music and the crowd seemed to have a good time. Concert lasted about 2 hours. It was a fun and different experience. During the day (and at night) young people seem to just hang out on the stairs.
9. Berber village
Overall Ratings
4 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Andy K - Birmingham, United Kingdom
This is a good thing to do...if one takes it as a theme park visit.
Of course it is not real, everyone has mobile phones and satelite T.V. to go home to after a hard day...'enacting'........it IS touristy.....everywhere tourists go....it is touristy.
Not my thing but it may be yours.
10. Mosque Sidi Youssef
Overall Ratings
4 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Asiyah Noemi K - Pula, Croatia
The mosque is majestic inside and outside, and the surrounding neighborhood offers plenty to explore. The Sidi Youssef mosque was the first monument built with an octagonal-shaped minaret crowned by a circular balcony and a canopy, enabling the muezzin to perform his call to prayer without having to worry about rain. Very interesting history and beautiful mosque.
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