Tunisia
The winding lanes of Tunis's medina and the Mediterranean coastal towns offer contrasting charms, and it's easy to combine them with a trip into the Sahara.
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Tunis
Tunis is the capital of Tunisia and its largest city, with a population of over 1.2 million. As the country's central hub, it's an essential base for any trip to Tunisia.
45 sights 9 guides Tunis–Carthage International Airport (TUN)
Bizerte
Bizerte is the capital of Tunisia's Bizerte Governorate, located close to Tunis. Its proximity makes it easy to combine with a trip to Tunis.
3 sights 9 guides Tunis–Carthage International Airport (TUN)
Monastir
Monastir is the capital of Tunisia's Monastir Governorate and home to an international airport. Its convenient air access makes it a great gateway for a trip to Tunisia.
5 sights 9 guides Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR)
Top sights in Tunisia
Museums & galleries
Bardo National Museum
This national museum in Tunis opened in 1888 inside the former palace of the Bey. Visitors can admire both the palace's lavish interior and its collection.
Nature
Lake of Tunis
A natural lagoon located between downtown Tunis and the Mediterranean Sea. It's shallow and calm, and once served as Tunis's natural harbor.
Temples & religious sites
Al-Zaytunah Mosque
The oldest mosque in Tunisia, located at the heart of the old town of Tunis. It was built in the 7th–8th century, and ancient columns brought from Carthage were used when it was rebuilt in the 9th century.
Shopping & districts
Medina of Tunis
The Medina forms the old town of Tunis, a place alive with long history and tradition. It has been protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.
Temples & religious sites
Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul
This Roman Catholic cathedral stands in Tunis's new town, where Avenue Habib Bourguiba meets Avenue de France. It is dedicated to St. Vincent de Paul, patron saint of charity, and serves as the seat of the Archdiocese of Tunis.
Temples & religious sites
Hammouda Pacha Mosque
A historic mosque in Tunis that has been designated a historical monument. It's a good stop while exploring the old town of Tunis.
Nature
Chikly
A small island in Lake Tunis, home to the old Santiago Fort. Rebuilt in the 16th century on Roman-era ruins, it has stood abandoned since 1830, giving it a distinctive, otherworldly atmosphere.
Temples & religious sites
Sidi Mahrez Mosque
A mosque in downtown Tunis that has been designated an official historical monument of Tunisia. Here you can see Islamic architecture steeped in centuries of history.
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