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The capital of the ancient Phoenician state founded in 814 BC remained the largest and most influential city in the entire western Mediterranean for quite some time.
After the city was destroyed during the Punic Wars, it lost its importance. The remains of Carthage are located near the capital city of Tunis. They are under the auspices of UNESCO
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The Roman amphitheater, built in 238, was the largest in Africa and only slightly smaller than the Colosseum.
Despite the destruction of previous centuries, the building has survived in a well-preserved state. Beneath the main arena is an entire underground city where, in the days of the gladiators, wild animals and fighters were kept in preparation for battle.
Djerba Island is the warmest resort in Tunisia. The average temperature consistently exceeds the thermometer column by +3-+5°C compared to other regions of the country.
It is on the island of Djerba that the beaches seem to come off the screens. Just imagine: shining white sand, crystal clear water, complete absence of algae. Add to this the warming sun and turquoise glow of the sea surface. It is worth coming to Djerba at least for the luxurious nature! There is one thing: you should come to the northeast of the island for such views.
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Monastir is a resort town on the Mediterranean coast. Here you will see a combination of grand avenues and small provincial buildings. It is a favorite place to work and vacation for director George Lucas. He filmed the first Indiana Jones series here in the suburb of Monastir.
The National Museum is otherwise known as the Bardo Museum. Tunisia is filled with ancient cities and mysterious locations, on the territory of which there are archaeological excavations. During excavations scientists and researchers discover new exhibits and valuable things that replenish the museum.
Today the collection of the museum has more than a thousand exhibits. In this regard, excursions here are quite long and can take about five hours, but it is definitely worth it.
Catacombs have long been popular with travelers. The long, mysterious passages located underneath the city attract with their mysteriousness. The total length of the passages exceeds five kilometers, so lovers of mystery and similar places will have a place to wander underground.
According to legends, many believers of those times held their rituals in the catacombs, as well as hiding from the conquerors during battles. This is what the catacombs were built for. Thanks to the special climate, they are almost completely preserved in their original form.
The Sahara is one of the main reasons why tourists and travelers seek to get to Tunisia. The desert is full of mysteries, unexplored and unsolved secrets. Despite the harshness and hot climate of this place, there you can find several peoples, surprisingly adapted to such a life and quite happy without the modern benefits of civilization.
Despite the fact that the desert itself does not abound with a variety of flora and fauna, as well as the richness of animal life, it attracts tourists with endless sand dunes and rare oases. The desert looks especially impressive at sunset in the rays of the setting sun.
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Tunisia's Bardo Museum is the main museum of antiquities, where for over a hundred years unique valuable finds from archaeological excavations throughout the country have been brought. The museum's exposition is the richest collection of Roman mosaics and other artifacts reflecting the history of civilizations in Tunisia, dating back more than 3 thousand years.
Now the museum has more than 300 mosaics, a large collection of marble statues, ancient ceramics, tombstones of priests, terracotta statues and much more.
The beautiful Sidi Bou Said is the most beautiful sight in Tunisia, a town in blue and white colors, standing on a cliff, at the foot of which the Mediterranean Sea spreads out, in the distance you can see the Atlas Mountains and ancient Carthage.
The village is unusual in that all its buildings are painted white, and windows, fences and bars - in sky-blue tones. According to the stories of guides, once a noble French baron bought a house in this quiet picturesque town, and he suggested that the residents paint their homes in blue-white colors to make them less hot under the rays of the bright African sun.
The oldest mosque in the country was built in 732, its total area is 5000 m2, and its name translates from Arabic as "olive tree".
The ancient mosque decorates the city with its luxurious architecture - its strict majestic minaret looks at the city streets from a height of 43 meters, ancient columns decorate the courtyard, and the walls of the mosque are really ancient, because the construction used materials from the Carthaginian ruins. Tourists can visit the mosque at times when it is not in worship, but non-Muslim tourists will only be allowed into the inner courtyard - only followers of the Islamic religion are allowed into the prayer hall and interior rooms.
No trip to Medina is complete without a visit to the country's main city, as Medina is the historical core of the city.
There are still narrow streets, many tiny benches selling all sorts of things, cafes from where the wonderful aromas of coffee waft out. Visitors love to wander through the markets, which retain an ancient atmosphere, each dedicated to a specific Tunisian craft, so you can get an aesthetic impression, stock up on gifts and souvenirs.
You can book a hotel in Tunisia with a discount of up to -65% on the website.
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In the southern part of Tunisia there is a real miracle of nature - a salt lake of 5000 km2, the flat surface of which is covered with a thin crust of salt. In summer, when the air temperature can rise to 50 degrees Celsius, the lake is almost completely dried up, with only some puddles of sulphate water of different shades - pink, purple or green - visible.
Salt mountains shining in the sun are all around, and endless winds blow across the vast open space. It makes for an extraordinary sight, as if you're on another planet - no wonder these views appeared in shots of the iconic movie Star Wars.
On the southern side of the Tunisian island of Djerba, there is a small village whose name translates from the Djerba dialect as pot. This name eloquently describes the main occupation of the inhabitants of this place - here have long been engaged in the art of pottery, the fame of which has gone beyond the country.
On the territory of the small village there are more than 450 pottery workshops - they are literally at every step! Masters create their products using ancient technology, which has been kept secret for centuries. Tourists can see many interesting processes firsthand, take part in a master class or buy unique ceramics.
This is one of the most interesting places in Tunisia. Matmata is a peculiar settlement inhabited by tribes that call themselves Berber. It is noteworthy that they built their dwellings with their own hands, digging caves in the chalk mountains.
Many tourists in the process of walking around the city and excursions even manage to communicate with the local population. They will show friendliness and tell you about the peculiarities of life under the scorching desert sun, allow you to see their homes from the inside, share the secrets of maintaining a certain temperature inside.
This classical-style Catholic church was erected in honor of the famous priest Vincent de Paul, who was redeemed from Arab slavery. The large building, located on Independence Square in the city of Tunis, is captivating with its exterior decoration and rich interior.
The size of the temple is no less surprising - about 80 meters in length and almost 30 - in height. A number of artists and sculptors worked on the decoration of the shrine. A special pride of the temple is the organ hall, accommodating two powerful instruments.
The Djerba Crocodile Farm was established to preserve and breed Nile crocodiles, which were massacred in the 20th century. Here is recreated a colorful African environment - the architecture of buildings is made in the traditional African style, playing ethnic music and pleasing to the eye exotic plants.
But the main thing is, of course, crocodiles. There are more than 400 toothed reptiles here - they bask in the sun or lazily swim in the waters close to their native Nile River.
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