City: Tunisia
Top Things to do in Tunisia
Top 10 Ancient Ruins in Tunisia, Tunisia
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Restaurants in Tunisia
1. 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.
2. Dougga
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 343 reviews
Reviewed By traveluxDubai - Tunis, Tunisia
I had amazing day trip to Tastour, Dougga and Bulla Regia, our Tour guide in Dougga Mrs Mona Bejaoui was excellent and very helpful
3. Sbeitla
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4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Hasnah1962 - Singapore, Singapore
Sbeitla or Sufetula a city in north-central Tunisia that has a nearby best preserved Roman temples and ruins in Tunisia. It was the entry point of the Muslim conquest of North Africa. The site is enormous and quite. Make sure to put on a comfortable walking shoe when visiting this site. It has all the usual buildings in the ancient Roman city, among others are the temple, the houses, the public bath, the the intricate mosaic flooring and the olive presses which remind me of Volubilis in Morocco. I belief this should be a must place to visit in Tunisia.
4. Thuburbo Majus
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By peetajohn - Norton, United Kingdom
This is one a several absolutely wonderful Roman sites in Tunisia. When we visited in October, as with all the other places we visited, we practically had the place to ourselves! It was a great place to wander about - plenty of beautiful remains - and lots more to be uncovered in time. There is very little in the way of desciption boards so you need a guide or guidebook to get the best out of a visit. Maybe not one of the top five attractions but I am glad I visited it - dont miss it.
5. Bulla Regia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By EMacafee
This place is amazing and unique - the underground houses with incredibly well preserved mosaics are amazing and very particular to the region. Definitely worth a visit, and a guided tour. Why isn't this place a UNESCO world heritage site??
6. Pheradi Majius
7. Baths of Antoninus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 521 reviews
Reviewed By CarmenB400 - Bucharest, Romania
Truly impressive Roman baths, which can give a glimpse on the size and power of the Roman empire. Not to mention that the hot water was transported there through 139 km of pipes and viaducts from the city of Zaghouan. The site is very big and worth spending some time and the views are fabulous.
8. Uthina (Oudhna)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By LDarian - Washington, United States
I visited this site with a private tour guide, who was fantastic and very knowledgeable about the history of this area, as well as more recent Tunisian politics. Because this site is only 45 minutes from Tunis we were also able to visit the aquaduct. Highly recommended!
9. Ribat of Monastir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 705 reviews
Reviewed By tankredw - Alicante, Spain
The Ribat of Monastir is very beautiful. It was very easy to park our car there, and from its tower, you have an excellent overview on the city and its surroundings.
10. Ruins of Kerkouane
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By Tracypun - Hong Kong, China
Since 250 BC, it had been abandoned and no reconstruction after the Roman conquer. But the ruins are still kept well even up to now. Visitors can freely walk around and enjoy the waves attacking the sea coast nearby. Bear in mind that it’s always windy.
