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What to See in Tunis
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Overview
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Tunis Medina
This is the historic heart of the capital, with its souks and UNESCO-listed old buildings. It’s also the most visited place in the city.
This is the historic heart of the capital, with its souks and UNESCO-listed old buildings. It’s also the most visited place in the city.
Sites, Monuments and Architectural Ensembles
Avenue Bourguiba
This is the main thoroughfare of Tunis. With its shaded central walkway, it stretches from the port to the medina. It is lined with beautiful Art Nouveau and Art Deco façades, as well as various buildings from the French era (St. Vincent de Paul Cathedral, National Theatre, etc.).
This is the main thoroughfare of Tunis. With its shaded central walkway, it stretches from the port to the medina. It is lined with beautiful Art Nouveau and Art Deco façades, as well as various buildings from the French era (St. Vincent de Paul Cathedral, National Theatre, etc.).
Cathédrale Saint-Vincent de Paul
This is the beautiful Roman-Byzantine Catholic cathedral built in the late 19th century in the city centre.
This is the beautiful Roman-Byzantine Catholic cathedral built in the late 19th century in the city centre.
Great Mosque of Tunis
Also known as the Zitouna Mosque, it is located within the medina. It is the largest mosque in the city and the oldest (698). It features a 44-metre-high minaret and 184 ancient columns, primarily sourced from the nearby site of Carthage.
Also known as the Zitouna Mosque, it is located within the medina. It is the largest mosque in the city and the oldest (698). It features a 44-metre-high minaret and 184 ancient columns, primarily sourced from the nearby site of Carthage.
Tunis Medina
This is the historic heart of the capital, with its souks and UNESCO-listed old buildings. It’s also the most visited place in the city.
This is the historic heart of the capital, with its souks and UNESCO-listed old buildings. It’s also the most visited place in the city.
Souks of Tunis
Most were built as early as the 13th century and are grouped within the medina by trade (around forty in total). Among the most interesting are the jewellery souk (El Berka), the medicinal plants souk (El Blat), the perfumes souk (El Attarine), and the fabrics and textiles souk (El Kmach).
Most were built as early as the 13th century and are grouped within the medina by trade (around forty in total). Among the most interesting are the jewellery souk (El Berka), the medicinal plants souk (El Blat), the perfumes souk (El Attarine), and the fabrics and textiles souk (El Kmach).
Tourbet El Bey
This is the mausoleum of the rulers of the Husainid dynasty. Its architecture blends Italian and Ottoman influences.
This is the mausoleum of the rulers of the Husainid dynasty. Its architecture blends Italian and Ottoman influences.
Museums
Dar Ben Abdallah
This 18th-century palace in the medina has been turned into a Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions. It traces the daily life of the local upper bourgeoisie in the 19th and 20th centuries.
This 18th-century palace in the medina has been turned into a Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions. It traces the daily life of the local upper bourgeoisie in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Dar Maâkal Az-Zaïm
The former residence of Habib Bourguiba has been turned into a museum dedicated to him and the history of the national (independence) movement.
The former residence of Habib Bourguiba has been turned into a museum dedicated to him and the history of the national (independence) movement.
Sidi Kacem El Jellizi Mausoleum
This beautiful building houses the National Ceramics Centre, a museum showcasing a collection of ceramics, faience, and ancient Islamic funerary steles.
This beautiful building houses the National Ceramics Centre, a museum showcasing a collection of ceramics, faience, and ancient Islamic funerary steles.
Bardo Museum
This is the best-known museum in Tunisia. Located in a beautiful palace, it houses renowned collections from archaeological excavations across the country. Its ancient mosaics are also iconic.
This is the best-known museum in Tunisia. Located in a beautiful palace, it houses renowned collections from archaeological excavations across the country. Its ancient mosaics are also iconic.
National Military Museum of Tunisia
The museum is dedicated to Tunisia's military history, from the Carthaginian era to the present day. Over 20,000 items are on display.
The museum is dedicated to Tunisia's military history, from the Carthaginian era to the present day. Over 20,000 items are on display.
Parks and Gardens
Belvedere Park
This is the city's largest park, spanning 110 hectares on a hill developed in the late 19th century. It houses a small zoo, the National Centre for Living Art of Tunis, and the Koubba, a charming 17th-century kiosk.
This is the city's largest park, spanning 110 hectares on a hill developed in the late 19th century. It houses a small zoo, the National Centre for Living Art of Tunis, and the Koubba, a charming 17th-century kiosk.
Nearby
Several interesting sites can be seen on the outskirts of Tunis:
Carthage
On the outskirts of Tunis, Carthage is both an upscale suburb and the site of the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of the same name.
On the outskirts of Tunis, Carthage is both an upscale suburb and the site of the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of the same name.
La Marsa
It’s both a seaside resort and an upscale suburb of Tunis, located about fifteen kilometres northeast of the capital.
It’s both a seaside resort and an upscale suburb of Tunis, located about fifteen kilometres northeast of the capital.
Sidi Bou Said
The small town north of Tunis is known for its beautiful white houses with blue doors and windows. It is very touristy.
The small town north of Tunis is known for its beautiful white houses with blue doors and windows. It is very touristy.
Additional Information
Must-see & highly recommended
Tunis Medina
★★★★ This is the historic heart of the capital, with its souks and UNESCO-listed old buildings. It’s also the most visited place in the…
Recommended
Carthage
★★★ On the outskirts of Tunis, Carthage is both an upscale suburb and the site of the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of the same name.
Bardo Museum
★★★ This is the best-known museum in Tunisia. Located in a beautiful palace, it houses renowned collections from archaeological excavations…
Souks of Tunis
★★★ Most were built as early as the 13th century and are grouped within the medina by trade (around forty in total). Among the most interesting…
Worth a look / Other
Dar Ben Abdallah
★★ This 18th-century palace in the medina has been turned into a Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions. It traces the daily life of the local…
Great Mosque of Tunis
★★ Also known as the Zitouna Mosque, it is located within the medina. It is the largest mosque in the city and the oldest (698). It features a…
Sidi Bou Said
★★ The small town north of Tunis is known for its beautiful white houses with blue doors and windows. It is very touristy.
Avenue Bourguiba
★ This is the main thoroughfare of Tunis. With its shaded central walkway, it stretches from the port to the medina. It is lined with…
Saint-Vincent-de-Paul Cathedral (Tunis)
★ This is the beautiful Roman-Byzantine Catholic cathedral built in the late 19th century in the city centre.
Dar Maâkal Az-Zaïm
★ The former residence of Habib Bourguiba has been turned into a museum dedicated to him and the history of the national (independence)…
Gammarth
★ One of the last seaside resorts built near Tunis.
La Goulette
★ One of the country's main ports, next to Tunis. It's also where cruise ships dock.
La Marsa
★ It’s both a seaside resort and an upscale suburb of Tunis, located about fifteen kilometres northeast of the capital.
Sidi Kacem El Jellizi Mausoleum
★ This beautiful building houses the National Ceramics Centre, a museum showcasing a collection of ceramics, faience, and ancient Islamic…
National Military Museum of Tunisia
★ The museum is dedicated to Tunisia's military history, from the Carthaginian era to the present day. Over 20,000 items are on display.
Belvedere Park (Tunis)
★ This is the city's largest park, spanning 110 hectares on a hill developed in the late 19th century. It houses a small zoo, the National…
Tourbet El Bey
★ This is the mausoleum of the rulers of the Husainid dynasty. Its architecture blends Italian and Ottoman influences.