TUNISIA
Tunisia has a rich cultural history, ever since Antiquity. The Carthaginian Empire, Rome's arch enemy, was centered in Tunisia. Tunisia is a beautiful African-Mediterranean country, which offers a combination of beach and desert holidays, as well as cultural visits to old medinas and roman ruins.
Tunis is the capital and largest city of Tunisia located on a large Mediterranean Sea gulf (the Gulf of Tunis. Its ancient medina is a World Heritage Site. Sahara Desert occupied 30% of Tunisia and is a world apart from coastal Tunisian resorts such as Sousse and Hammamet. Don't hesitate to experience the desert and its various landscapes in southern Tunisia.
BEST TIME to VISIT TUNISIA
BEST TIME to TRAVEL to TUNIS
From April to October
Carthage - Coastline
relax at the swimming pool
relax at the swimming pool
relax at the beach
Carthage was the capital city of the ancient Carthaginian civilization. The ancient city was destroyed by the Roman Republic in the Third Punic War in 146 BC and then re-developed as Roman Carthage. Roman Amphitheater.
Carthage was the capital city of the ancient Carthaginian civilization. The ancient city was destroyed by the Roman Republic in the Third Punic War in 146 BC and then re-developed as Roman Carthage. Roman Theater.
Carthage was the capital city of the ancient Carthaginian civilization. The ancient city was destroyed by the Roman Republic in the Third Punic War in 146 BC and then re-developed as Roman Carthage. Former Punic Harbour is now a marina.
Carthage Museum
Sidi-bou-said is famous for its blue and white houses
Sidi-bou-said is famous for its blue and white houses - Villas overlooking the Mediterraen sea
The Baths of Antoninus or Baths of Carthage are the largest set of Roman thermae built on the African continent and one of three largest built in the Roman Empire.
The Baths of Antoninus or Baths of Carthage are the largest set of Roman thermae built on the African continent and one of three largest built in the Roman Empire.
City Walls
The Great Mosque
Old city - narrow street entrance thru a gate
Old city - Typical house
Old city - Medina - city walls
Old city - Medina - city walls
Fishing boats
Ladies on a donkey carriage
Sidi-bou-said is famous for its blue and white houses
Sidi-bou-said is famous for its blue and white houses - Some owners prefer the yellow color
Sidi-bou-said is famous for its blue and white houses
Sidi-bou-said is famous for its blue and white houses
Sidi-bou-said is famous for its blue and white houses
Sidi-bou-said is famous for its blue and white houses
Sidi-bou-said is famous for its blue and white houses
Sidi-bou-said is famous for its blue and white houses
Old city - street view
Old city - the Great Mosque - Prayer Hall Entrance
Old city - the Great Mosque - Minaret
Old city - the Great Mosque - Courtyard Interior
Old city - the Great Mosque - Prayer Hall
Old city - Blue color is very common in Tunisia for doors and windows
Old city - street view
the remarkable Mausoleum of Sidi Sahab, generally known as the Mosque of the Barber
the remarkable Mausoleum of Sidi Sahab, generally known as the Mosque of the Barber
the remarkable Mausoleum of Sidi Sahab, generally known as the Mosque of the Barber
The souks in Tunis are very large and deserve a visit
large ottoman style bed in an old historic house, now a shop
The Chechia is the traditional tunisian hat and a part of the souk is reserved for this business
The souks in Tunis are very large and deserve a visit
Old city - Medina - Souks - The jewelers shops are concentrated in a covered part of the souk
Old city - Medina - Motorcycle for 3
Old city - Medina - Souks
Old city - Medina - Bar
Old city - Medina - Souks - shop for women
Old city - Medina - Souks - berber shop
Old city - Medina - Souks - oriental slippers
Old city - Medina - restaurant
Old city - Medina - Fortress
Old city - Medina - Fortress
Old city - Medina - Fortress
Old city - Medina - Fortress
Old city - Medina - Selling fish in the street
Old city - Medina - Souks - shop for women
Old city - Medina - Souks - Grocery
Old city - Medina - House
women with colorful clothes
boat for tourists
Souks - Carpets store
Ruins of an old house in the souks - Walls are covered of ceramics
Ruins of an old house in the souks - Walls are covered of ceramics
The Acropolium, also known as Saint Louis Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic church
Roman Amphitheater
Roman Amphitheater
Sidi-bou-said is famous for its white and blue houses
Sidi-bou-said is famous for its white and blue houses - Some villas are overlooking the mediterraen sea
Sidi-bou-said is famous for its white and blue houses - restaurant overlooking the sea
Carthage - Elegant villa
Roman Theater
Carthage - Elegant villa
old historic walled town - gate
typical tunisian architecture
old historic walled town
marina
women
coastline
Men
old mosque in a village
canyon
old mosque in a village
Cattle market
Cattle market
Troglodyte houses - similar houses have been used by George Lucas for Starwars
young girl
Troglodyte houses
Troglodyte houses
Countryside - market
Troglodyte houses
view on the Tunis medina (old city)
Mediterranean Coastline and villas
Coastline and beach
Mediterranean Coastline
coastline with palm trees
top of buildings from a rooftop
top of buildings from a rooftop
Sandstorm - Driven by the wind, the sand accumulates on the road and makes traffic impossible if you do not have a 4WD
Fortunately, a backhoe was able to clear and remove the sand from the road
Desert landscape
Chott el Djerid is a large endorheic salt lake in southern Tunisia. Salt is extracted and sold in the side of the road with stones like desert Rose
View on the Medina
sheeps among purple flowers
ladies on a donkey carriage
olive trees and yellow flowers
sheeps
Desert landscape
large hole to build troglodytes houses inside
Desert landscape
Men resting
Sidi Bou Said - Souvenirs store
Sidi Bou Said - Restaurant overlooking the harbour and the Mediterranean sea
Sidi Bou Said - Souvenirs store
Old house unchanged for years
Old house unchanged for years
Old house unchanged for years
Old City - Medina - Souks - Fruits shop
Old City - Medina - typical oriental building
Medina - Clothing Store
Old City - Medina - City Walls and a gate
Old City - Medina - City Walls
Old City - Medina - Fortress
Old City - Medina - street view
Old City - Street view
Old City - Modern building
Old City - Medina - Souks - shop
fishing boats
city walls and market
Old City - Medina - Ceramic shop
Old City - Medina - woman selling vegetables
Truck
selling fruits on the road
selling fruits on the road
selling fruits on the road
young boys
Typical architecture for troglodite houses
women fetching water
dry water bed - oued
unpaved road and old car
children fetching water from a well, then transporting with donkeys
Sidi Bou Said - Street view
Sidi Bou Said - Street view
Sidi Bou Said - restaurant
Sidi Bou Said - Door
Sidi Bou Said - Mosque
Sidi Bou Said - blue Door at the entrance of this typical house
Old House - Interior
Souks - Narrow street
Souks - Narrow street
Typical door in the medina
Souks - Narrow street
Typical door in the medina
Souks - Narrow street
Souks - oriental costume for sale
Souks are very large in Tunis with plenty stores
Souks - entrance of a house
Ruins of an old house with ceramics on the wall
Souks - Oriental cakes
Carthage - The Baths of Antoninus or Baths of Carthage are the largest set of Roman thermae built on the African continent and one of three largest built in the Roman Empire.
Carthage - The Baths of Antoninus or Baths of Carthage are the largest set of Roman thermae built on the African continent and one of three largest built in the Roman Empire.
Carthage - The Baths of Antoninus or Baths of Carthage are the largest set of Roman thermae built on the African continent and one of three largest built in the Roman Empire.
Carthage - The Baths of Antoninus or Baths of Carthage are the largest set of Roman thermae built on the African continent and one of three largest built in the Roman Empire.
Butchery - you can read all meats available : goat, sheep, kamel and beef
Houmt-Souks - Catholic church
Houmt-Souks - Medina - Entrance of a mosque
Houmt-Souks - Medina - street view - the main colors and blue and white
Houmt-Souks - Medina - street view - bar
Houmt-Souks - Medina - Clothing store
Impressive sculpture on round about
the Museum contains large beautiful mosaics discovered in roman houses
relax
ol man
market
Palm trees in an oasis
butchery
woman
the souks in Tunis are very large - a narrow street with plenty stores
woman fetching water at the well
Selling fresh Mint on the market
Young Girl
Horse carriage for tourists in front of the Mausoleum of Sidi Sahab, generally known as the Mosque of the Barber
Old city walls
City walls
The Great Mosque from outside
Old city - medina - Grocery
old city - street view
relax at the resort
Old city - medina - Grocery
Medina - Al-Zaytuna Mosque (Zitouna)
Harbour - Old fashion boat for tourists
Harbour
Harbour - old fashion boat for tourists
Butchery
young kamel
Palm trees in an oasis
shop selling dates harvested on palm trees
Desert garden landscape
shop selling dates harvested on palm trees
old city - shop
shop selling dates harvested on palm trees
old city - shops