Tunis: Attractions and more...
Tunis is full with beautiful things to visit that will suit everybodies taste.
Here are some of them:
The Zitouna Mosque, one of Medina’s oldest sights rebuilt in the 9th century on the site of the original 7th century structure.
The Hammouda Pasha Mosque, with its delicately decorated octagonal minaret.
The Mosque of Youssef Dey, the first Ottoman-style mosque to be built in Tunis (1616).
The Tourbet el-Bey, a huge mausoleum that houses the remains of many Husseinite beys, princesses, ministers and advisors.
The Museum of Arts and Traditions, a splendid 18th century palace which houses costumes and accessories of upper class life in 19th century Tunis.
The famous Bardo Museum located in a 19th century building on the west side of Tunis, displays one of the world’s finest collections of Roman mosaics.
Tourists can enjoy some typical French colonial architecture in the ville nouvelle and the lovely Cathedral of St Vincent de Paul, with its unique mixture of styles - Gothic, Byzantine, North African.
If possible, try to catch the train to the nearby Carthage.
Built by Queen Dido and devastated by the Romans, it is today one of the most significant archaeological sites in the whole world.
What to see in detail
Landmarks and Historic sites (8)
Museums (4)
Streets, Squares and Neighbourhoods (1)
Will find places of interest on the map. Clock on the attractions for details
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