Tunis is the capital and largest city of Tunisia, a country in North Africa.
It is located on the Mediterranean Sea’s Gulf of Tunis, behind the Lake of Tunis and the port of La Goulette.
Founded by the Libyans in the 2nd millennium BCE, and over time occupied by Berbers and Numidians.
The city of Tunis has been controlled by the Phoenicians, Romans, Arab Muslims, Ottomans, the Spanish, the French, and the Germans, and finally achieved independence as the capital of Tunisia in 1956.
This history has made Tunis a city of wonder with the largest cultural contrasts.
Tunis is divided into the World Heritage Listed old city and the new city, or ville nouvelle in French.
The city has many ancient buildings and a captivating mix of North African and French architecture.
From the winding alleys of the medina, filled with tantalizing aromas and colourful bazaars, to the sleek and contemporary architecture of the modern city.
Here are the best places to visit in Tunis:
1. Bab el Bhar or the Sea Gate
2. Medina of Tunis
3. Great Mosque of Zaytuna or Zitouna Mosque
4. Madrasa Slimania
5. Streets of the Ville Nouvelle (New Town)
6. Independence Square (Place de l’Independance)
7. Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul
8. Municipal Theatre (Théâtre Municipal)
9. Tunis Clock Tower
10. Bardo Museum
11. Ancient city of Carthage
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