City: Tunisia
Top Things to do in Tunisia
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Tunisia, Tunisia
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Restaurants in Tunisia
1. Passengers Design Store
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Passengers it a small coffee shop where people can read books from our library, eat cake home made, or assist to unplugged concert.At the same time Passengers is a design store dedicated to graphic arts, decorating, fashion and design. Passengersis a social entrepreneurship dedicated to young artists who don't often have the chance to sell thier creations. so people can shop and drink a coffee.
2. Amphitheatre of El Jem
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,280 reviews
Reviewed By Tiberiu_Baranyi - Timisoara, Romania
Amphitheatre of El Jem is the second largest built by the romans after the "original" in Rome. Built after the conquest of Carthage - a symbol of the Roman power , no doubt - it still stands after so many centuries. Originally it could hold 35000 spectators - gladiators were entertaining the mob , fights were organized here - in the underground there were the holding cells for animals and gladiators alike- you can take a walk through the dark tunnels - that are mostly closed today but you can have an idea about how it was during its time of glory. Today you need to pay a small entrance fee so you can wander around and be impressed by how the ancient engineers have build this amazing structure. On a guided tour you will learn a lot about the history of the place and its importance in the roman times after the fall of mighty Carthage. Recently was the scenery for Ridley Scott's master piece movie the "Gladiator" and periodically they have concerts inside the old ruins. Overall a great experience I recommend you go and check it out for yourself when you are in Tunisia, for sure it is one of those must see places.
3. Chenini
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By 670fidan - Deauville City, France
A local guide will take you through the village and show you the oldest olive press and explain the history of this beautiful Berber village.
4. Centro storico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 517 reviews
Reviewed By Q384TZracheld - Quebec City, Canada
We spent an entire day walking around in Sidi Bou Said. There are vendors and boutiques everywhere. When we got hungry or thirsty we would stop in a restaurant which all had amazing views. The quality of food and service was good, but very different then anything I had ever eaten.
5. Dar Jilani La maison des Arts & Metiers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By AboudyG - Tunis, Tunisia
We knocked on the door passed 4 pm. He had closed his space as the weather was iffy. But he opened it all up again for us. A specialist in recycled objects, Mr. Jilani, a well-known international artist, has made his home a gem. The garden is decorated with painted doors and artifacts he wroked on. He has a cafeteria there. And inside, underground, it is Ali Baba's cave. Treasures of works from him. All from recycled jewelry to reused wood and glass. Everything you can think of, he has. And he can produce things for you. He painted with a few master brush roles a sea scene in Djerba, in front of our very impressed eyes. And he has interesting conversation. You can sit in a cosy salon space there too, and talk about art, Jerba and the world Spend 2 hours there with a native Djerbian who is a credit to his island. An unforgettable experience
6. Ksar Ouled Soltane
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By badmintontim - Hastings, United Kingdom
This was built around the 15th Century apparently as a food and grain storage area with each small room shaped part being for each farmer/smallholder. More famously this was used in the filming of Star Wars as was most of Tunisia and the home of Anakin and His mother As all Star Wars fans will know the word Tattoine was also used in the films as well as the name of a planet This is very underdeveloped and is in the middle of nowhere with no public conveniences, two small cafes (only 1 open when we visited), no shops or souvenirs but just one painter who was very good You need a private car or coach to get here as no public transport reaches here by the looks of it as the school children were walking themselves In my opinion though, this is well worth a visit if you can get there as it has a great feeling about it as well and great views from it Recommended Enjoy
7. Djerbahood
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 602 reviews
A real open-air museum, DJERBAHOOD is the place invested by artists from all around the world. The town of Erriadh in Djerba will be hosting this summer the works of hundred of artists from thirty different nationalities.
Reviewed By AboudyG - Tunis, Tunisia
There, in the middle of nowhere in a sleepy al-Ryad village in the middle of the island, lies a stunning experience. Street art with murals in a whole neighborhood, along restored guest houses and beautiful flowers. What a delight to walk along the narrow alleys and discover great large drawings on walls at every corner. There are dozens of them, from two periods, 2014 and 2018. And while we walk, you really see the villagers living their life, not disturbed by intruders, happy to see people discovering their space. Many women and men in traditional clothes are just living their lives. Children play... And flowers and the restored guest houses add to an absolutely wonderful experience. Kudos to those who created this modern concept while preserving the heritage.
8. Centre des Musiques Arabes et Mediterraneennes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By michele359 - Monteriggioni, Italy
What is today the Centre of Arab and Mediterranean Music was till some 30 years ago the palatial residence of a wealthy French family. The palace was built by Baron D'Erlanger in the outskirts of Sidi Bou Said, as a luxurious Andalusian home facing the sea and the plains around Tunis. Whether you are interested in music and instruments or not, the place deserves a visit for the affluence and the refinement of it interior, that draws inspiration from the Alhambra Palace in Granada - an Arabic dream of high class.The gardens that surround the Palace are rich in flowers and trees and enjoy a beautiful view.
9. Ksar Ben Ayed
10. Medina of Kairouan
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 247 reviews
Tourists appreciate the leatherwork and other crafts available in this ancient city’s old quarter (medina).
Reviewed By Tiberiu_Baranyi - Timisoara, Romania
Kairouan - the fourth holiest city of the Islam (after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem) just to let you know a little bit on the city. Kairouan is also the former capital of Tunisia - so it once was the most important city of the country. The Medina - or the old city center - has several things to offer - from the typical shops where you can find the souvenirs you need to buy from Tunisia. Don't forget prepare to bargain and also be patient it will be some hussle from the merchants, but it is a cultural thing so you must not take it personally. So you can find excellent quality and it is up to your bargaining skills how much it's gonna cost you. Beside the shops , you have small eateries and tea/coffee shops, you have old city walls to visit. Than you have the several Mosques that you will find in the Medina and some other holy places . Beware, be dressed appropriately and show respect when entering the places of worship - regardless what religion you are, pay the due respect to others believes. To sum it up - it was a true cultural imerition strolling through the Medina - great nonetheless definitely a must do when you travel to Tunisia.
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