Tunis city
It has been the capital of Tunisia without interruption since the Almohads gave it this title in 1159. It is the center of industrial, commercial, cultural and political activities in the country. It is located in the north, at the end of the Gulf of Tunisia between the coastal plain and the hills that surround it. It is the most populated city in the country. It hosted the Mediterranean Games in 1967 and 2001, being the only city that has hosted this event twice. Its medina, the city center, was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979.
What to see in Tunis city?
Sidi Bou Said
It is a coastal town located 20 kilometers from the capital, famous for its picturesque streets with houses of Arab-Andalusian architecture painted white with blue windows and doors, and small shops selling ceramic crafts, brass engraved with bas-reliefs, etc. This small town conquered writers like Simone de Beauvoir and Oscar Wilde and painters like Paul Klee.
Bard Museum
With more than 100 years of history, it is the most important museum in Tunisia and one of the largest in Africa. It stands out, in essence, for its famous collection of Roman mosaics extracted mainly from Carthage, Sousse and Dougga. It also houses important pieces of Christian, Islamic, Libyan, Punic art, etc.
Medina of Tunis
It is one of the most important in the world. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. Its network of alleys is a monument in itself, with its souks, its white walls, its blue portals, etc. It not only includes a multitude of alleys, but also several buildings of historical and artistic interest.
Antonine Baths
They were one of the most important in the Roman Empire, and the largest built on African soil. Built in the 2nd century, their location on the Tunisian coast was very privileged, they are exceptional for the amount of archaeological remains spread over a length of more than 200 meters along the coast. Currently, few parts of the gigantic complex remain, among which the 12.50 meter high frigidarium column stands out. They were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979.
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