Tunis

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.