TUNISIA - Eastern Tunisia - Sousse - Kairouan - Monastir - El Jem - Djerba island
Sousse is located 140 km (87 mi) south of Tunis. The Medina of Sousse constitutes a harmonious archaeological complex that reflects Arabo-Muslim urbanism applied to a coastal town exposed through its history to piracy and dangers from the sea. Monastir is 20 kilometres (12 miles) south of Sousse. Traditionally a fishing port, Monastir is now a major tourist resort.
Djerba is a Tunisian island and the largest island of North Africa in the Gulf of Gabès. Citing the long and unique history of its Jewish minority in Djerba, Tunisia has sought UNESCO World Heritage status protections for the island.
Kairouan is an UNESCO World Heritage Site and is famous for its large impressive Great Mosque. Don't forget a visit to the remarkable Mausoleum of Sidi Sahab, generally known as the Mosque of the Barber.
El Jem (or El Djem) is an Unesco World Heritage for its amphitheater built by the Romans around 238 and was mainly used for gladiator shows.
BEST TIME to VISIT TUNISIA
BEST TIME to TRAVEL to Sousse
From April to October
Houmt-Souks town - street view
Houmt-Souks town - Mosque
swimming pool in a resort
Selling dates
The amphitheater at El Djem was built by the Romans around 238 and was mainly used for gladiator shows and chariot races. Until the 17th century, it remained more or less whole. From then on its stones were used for building the nearby village of El Djem and transported to the Great Mosque in Kairouan.
family on a horse carriage
flamingoes
the museum exhibits many large mosaics, statues.. and built on an old roman house is worth a visit
The amphitheater at El Djem was built by the Romans around 238 and was mainly used for gladiator shows and chariot races. Until the 17th century, it remained more or less whole. From then on its stones were used for building the nearby village of El Djem and transported to the Great Mosque in Kairouan.
Houmt-Souks - Clothing store
the remarkable Mausoleum of Sidi Sahab, generally known as the Mosque of the Barber
The Great Mosque
City Walls
The Great Mosque
Old city - Medina - city walls
Old city - Medina - city walls
Fishing boats
Fishing boats
Old city - Medina - city walls
Old city - Medina - city walls
Houmt-Souk is the capital of Djerba - Narrow street in a souk (market)
Large statue with a boat and a sailor on a wave decorating a round about
The Amphitheater of El Jem is famous but don't forget the El Djem Archaeological Museum to admire large sculptures, mosaics, ceramics discovered in roman houses
El Djem Archaeological Museum - Detail of a large mosaic from the roman era
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 - the Great Mosque - Prayer Hall
Old city - Blue color is very common in Tunisia for doors and windows
Old city - the Great Mosque - One of the entrances
Old city - old Well near the Great Mosque -
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
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 - Street view
Old city - Medina - Selling fish in the street
Old city - Medina - Souks - shop for women
Old city - Medina - Souks - Grocery
Old city - Medina - Souks - Butchery
Old city - Medina - Souks - Grocery
Old city - Medina - Souks - shop for women
swimming pool in a resort
Old city - Medina - House
Old city - Medina - Souks - Grocery - Dates are coming from the southern tunisian oasis
boat for tourists
Museum - one of the mosaics discovered in roman villas
Museum - one of the mosaics discovered in roman villas
Museum - one of the mosaics discovered in roman villas
old historic walled town
typical tunisian architecture
old historic walled town
old historic walled town - gate
old historic town
women
coastline
Tunisian style room
marina
sheeps trying to find something to eat
Memorial
Mosque in a village
Houmt-Souk - Balconies
Houmt-Souk - restaurant
relax !
Houmt-Souk - Clothing store
olive trees grow on this very arid land and Tunisia exports a lot of olive oil
olive trees grow on this very arid land and Tunisia exports a lot of olive oil
this situation is common in Tunisia. Garbage is left everywhere and plastic bags fly with the winds, polluting the land, rivers, sea and landscapes
Fishing boats
large resort - Tunisia is very popular for a relaxing holiday
Impressive round about and a mosque
House
Olive trees ans Palm trees are growing on such arid land
village and the mosque
Houmt-Souk is the capital of the island - Old mosque
Typical oriental architecture
market
Entrance of the Ghriba synagogue - Barrier at the entrance of the synagogue. On April 11, 2002, a natural gas truck equipped with explosives broke through the security barriers of the former El Ghriba and killed many people. Today the synagogue is rebuilt and security is very important: checking people and bags, police and barrier at the entrance.
The Ghriba synagogue is an unique jewel - Check the opening hours
The Ghriba Synagogue - Interior
The Ghriba Synagogue - Interior
Houmt-Souk town - Street view
Houmt-Souk town - Souks - Clothing Store
Houmt-Souk town - Souks - Souvenirs and Clothing Store
Houmt-Souk town - Souks - Street view
Houmt-Souk town - Souks - Clothing Store
Houmt-Souk town - Typical blue door
Houmt-Souk town - Souks - Clothing Store
Houmt-Souk town - restaurant
Houmt-Souk town - House
Houmt-Souk town - Old large house - the courtyard
Houmt-Souk town - Souvenirs shop
Houmt-Souk town - old building
Old City - Medina - Souks - Fruits shop
Old City - Medina - typical oriental building
Sousse - Medina - Souks - Clothing Store
Old City - Medina - City Walls and a gate
Old City - Medina - City Walls
Old City - Medina - Fortress
Old City - Medina - street view
heavu traffic in the city
Old City - Modern building
Old City - Street view
Old City - Medina - Souks - shop
Old City - Medina - shop
Old City - Medina - Second-hand market
fishing boats
Old City - selling fish on the street
Old City - Medina - Second-hand market
city walls and market
Old City - Medina - Ceramic shop
gas station for motorcycles
Truck
Old City - Medina - woman selling vegetables
selling fruits on the road
selling fruits on the road
selling fruits on the road
Houmt-Souks town - street view
Houmt-Souks town - Old house - Staircase
Houmt-Souks town - street view - house
Houmt-Souks town - street view
Houmt-Souks town - street view - house
Houmt-Souks town - street view - house
Houmt-Souks town - Blue Door
Houmt-Souks town - Blue entrance gate
Houmt-Souks town - Blue window
Houmt-Souks town - Souks - Clothing store
Houmt-Souks town - Clothing Store - Traditional costume for a woman
Houmt-Souks town - typical house
Food Kiosk
Museum - Patio with a roman sculpture
Museum - One of the rooms with large mosaics discovered in roman houses
Museum - one of the rooms with large mosaics discovered in roman villas
El Djem Archaeological Museum - Detail of a large mosaic from the roman era
El Djem Archaeological Museum - Detail of a large mosaic from the roman era
Amphitheater - corridor
Amphitheater - corridor
Houmt-Souk - Souks - Mosaics shop - looking like the roman ones almost 2000 years ago
Houmt-Souk - Street view
Houmt-Souk - Catholic church
Houmt-Souk - Very unusual white door as blue is the main color
Houmt-Souk - Souks - Clothing store
Houmt-Souk - Souks - Jewelry store
Houmt-Souk - Souks - Clothing store
Houmt-Souk - Souks - Slippers store
Houmt-Souk - Souks - Clothing store
Houmt-Souk - Women Dressed in Traditional Costume
Houmt-Souk - Bar
Ghriba synagogue - Interior
Houmt-Souk - Street View - Houses
Houmt-Souk - Woman Dressed in Traditional Costume
Houmt-Souk - Entrance of a Mosque
Houmt-Souk - Typical Gate
Houmt-Souk - Entrance of a mosque
Mosque in a village
Houmt-Souks - Mosque entrance
woman
The amphitheater at El Djem was built by the Romans around 238
market
the roman Amphitheater is located in the middle of the town
Pretty house
The amphitheater at El Djem was built by the Romans around 238 and was used for gladiator shows and chariot races.
The amphitheater at El Djem was built by the Romans around 238 and was used for gladiator shows and chariot races.
The amphitheater at El Djem was built by the Romans around 238 and was used for gladiator shows and chariot races. Until the 17th century, it remained more or less whole. From then on its stones were used for building the nearby village of El Djem and transported to the Great Mosque in Kairouan.
The amphitheater at El Djem was built by the Romans around 238 and was used for gladiator shows and chariot races. Until the 17th century, it remained more or less whole. From then on its stones were used for building the nearby village of El Djem and transported to the Great Mosque in Kairouan.
The amphitheater at El Djem was built by the Romans around 238 and was used for gladiator shows and chariot races.
The amphitheater at El Djem was built by the Romans around 238 and was used for gladiator shows and chariot races.
The amphitheater at El Djem was built by the Romans around 238 and was used for gladiator shows and chariot races. Until the 17th century, it remained more or less whole. From then on its stones were used for building the nearby village of El Djem and transported to the Great Mosque in Kairouan.
The amphitheater at El Djem was built by the Romans around 238 and was used for gladiator shows and chariot races. Until the 17th century, it remained more or less whole. From then on its stones were used for building the nearby village of El Djem and transported to the Great Mosque in Kairouan.
Museum - one of the rooms with large mosaics discovered in roman villas
Museum - one of the mosaics discovered in roman villas
Museum - one of the rooms with large mosaics discovered in roman villas
Museum - Ruins of a large roman house
Museum - one of the mosaics discovered in roman villas
Museum - one of the mosaics discovered in roman villas
Museum - one of the mosaics discovered in roman villas - detail
Museum - one of the mosaics discovered in roman villas - Peacock
Museum - one of the rooms with large mosaics discovered in roman villas
Museum - ruins of a large roman house
Museum - ruins of a large roman house - Sculptures
Houmt-Souk town - jewels store
Pretty house
house surrounded by palm trees
Ferry to Djerda island
water is wasted on the road before arriving to its destination
travel on the ferry with a sheep
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
Harbour - Old fashion boat for tourists
old city - street view
Old city - medina - Grocery
relax at the resort
Old city - medina - Grocery
Harbour
Harbour - old fashion boat for tourists