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Mosques in Tunis

The Youssef Dey Mosque has been declared a Historical Monument and is located just a few steps from the great Zitouna Mosque. It i

Viewpoints in Sidi Bou Said

Sidi Chabaane Viewpoint

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Among the many tourist deals offered by the seaside village of Sidi Bou Saïd are their viewpoints, which are located in many diffe

Of Cultural Interest in Sidi Bou Said

Lighthouse of Ras Qatarjamah

Qatarjamah Ras lighthouse sits right at the end of the Avenue of Taleb Mehiri, one of the extremities of the village of Sidi Bou S

Historical Monuments in Carthage

Byrsa Hill

The city of Carthage was based around Byrsa Hill, and this hill was its spiritual center. In Punic times it housed a temple to the

Cemeteries in Carthage

Sanctuary of Tofet

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The peaceful Sanctuary of Tophet was discovered during an excavation in the year 1921. It is the place where human sacrifices were

Cemeteries in Carthage

Punic Necropolis

This Punic necropolis is near the Antonine Baths, about 2 km from the center of the ancient city of Carthage. The Phoenicians buil

Markets in Tunis

Souk En Nhas

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Medina markets were originally run by unions and were very traditional, but now everything is overrun with tourist shops and souve

Markets in Tunis

Souk El Attarine

One of the most visited souks in the Tunisian medina is called Souk el-Attarine, located in the vicinity of the Zaytouna mosque. N

Markets in Tunis

Souk El Berka

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This souk is one of many in the medina of Tunis. It's adjacent to the Youssef Dey Mosque because it was built by him. The narrow s

Markets in Tunis

Souk Ech-Chaouachine

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The souk of Chechias is one of the largest in the medina, located northeast of the Grand Mosque. In the seventeenth century it was

Turkish Baths in Tunis

El-Kachachine Hammam

The Hammam The Kachachine is in the heart of the medina, one of the souk booksellers. It is easily recognizable by its doors that

Mosques in Bardo

Le Bardo Mosque

The Le Bardo Mosque was a citadel that consisted of several buildings that were flanked by five towers (of which only one is prese

Museums in Bardo

Room Virgilio

The Chamber of Virgil is currently closed allowing renovation of the [poi = 156171] Bardo Palace [/ poi]. The main artwork, howeve

Museums in Bardo

Room Mahdia

6 of the rooms of [poi = 156171] Bardo Palace [/ poi] are dedicated to the shipwreck of Mahdia, but now, with the works of the mus

Museums in Bardo

Room Carthage

The Carthage Chamber is the largest room in [poi = 156171] Bardo Palace [/ poi]. It's in the old courtyard, which is now sealed of

Museums in Bardo

Room Sousse

Sousse The Chamber is one of the most impressive in Bardo Palace, rather than by exposure mosaics, the architecture of the room it

Mosques in Tunis

Kasbah Mosque

The Kasbah Mosque owes its name to the Kasbah, the fortified palace that once loomed over the medina. It was destroyed by the Turk

Beaches in Gammarth

Gammarth Beach

Wild beaches, somewhat neglected, but with a special charm. Its sunrises are spectacular but you need to get there early (5 am). I

Things to do in Tunis

The top 140 attractions in Tunis