TUNISIA - Tunis and around
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.
The Roman ruins of the ancient Carthage are also a World Heritage.
Sidi Bou Said is 20 kms from Tunis on the coast, is known for its extensive use of blue and white for the houses.
BEST TIME to VISIT TUNISIA
BEST TIME to TRAVEL to TUNIS
From April to October
Medina - overview from a rooftop
Carthage - coastline
Sidi bou said - villa
Sidi Bou Said is overlooking the Mediterranean Sea
top of old buildings
old city - Mosque
Place du Gouvernement - Memorial
Top of buildings from a rooftop
Sidi Bou Said (20 kms from Tunis, 16 kms from Airport) is located on the coast, is known for its extensive use of blue and white for the houses. Pretty house
Sidi Bou Said (20 kms from Tunis, 16 kms from Airport) is located on the coast, is known for its extensive use of blue and white for the houses. View of the village and Mosque
Sidi Bou Said - restaurant overlooking the port
Sidi Bou Said - house
Sidi Bou Said -villas overlooking the Mediterranean sea
Sidi Bou Said - Souvenirs store
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.
Mediterranean Sea view from the Museum
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.
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.
Souks - Souvenirs store
souks
Souks - carpets store
Mosque
Souks
souks
old city - medersa
old catholic cathedral
Sidi-bou-said - Typical blue and white houses
Sidi-bou-said - Typical blue and white houses - Entrance door
Sidi-bou-said - restaurant overlooking the sea
Sidi-bou-said - Typical blue door for this house
Sidi-bou-said - Typical blue and white houses
Sidi-bou-said - Typical door for this house, but with wood color
Sidi-bou-said - Typical blue door for this house
Sidi-bou-said - Typical blue and white houses
Sidi-bou-said - Typical blue and white houses
Sidi-bou-said - Typical blue and white houses
Sidi-bou-said - Typical house
Sidi-bou-said - Typical blue door for this house
Sidi-bou-said - Typical blue and white houses
Sidi-bou-said - Typical blue and white houses
Sidi-bou-said - Typical blue door for this house
Sidi-bou-said - Typical blue and white houses
Sidi-bou-said - Typical blue door for this house
Sidi-bou-said - Typical blue door and flowers
Sidi-bou-said - Typical blue and white houses
Sidi-bou-said - Typical door but the owner prefers the yellow color
Sidi-bou-said - Typical blue and white houses and a mosque
Sidi-bou-said - Typical blue door
Baths of Antoninus - Trees
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.
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 - Ruins of Roman Villas
Carthage - Ruins of Roman Villas
Carthage - Roman Amphitheater - Column
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 house unchanged for years
Old house unchanged for years
Old house unchanged for years
Place du Gouvernement
Place du Gouvernement
City Center - Mosque and tunisian flags
La Marsa - large sandy beach
old city - top of old buildings
top of old buildings
place du Gouvernement
City center - Large Mosque
view on the Tunis medina (old city)
Mediterranean Coastline and villas
Mediterranean Coastline
Coastline and beach
old city - mosque
place du gouvernement
old building
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
Roman Amphitheater
old building
Roman Amphitheater
Carthage - House and a large tree blooming
Roman Theater
Carthage - Elegant villa
Sidi Bou Said is famous for its houses painted in blue and white - House door
Sidi Bou Said is famous for its houses painted in blue and white - House entrance
Sidi Bou Said is famous for its houses painted in blue and white - House door
Sidi Bou Said is famous for its houses painted in blue and white - Street View
Sidi Bou Said is famous for its houses painted in blue and white - Pretty house
Sidi Bou Said is famous for its houses painted in blue and white - But the owner of this house preferred a natural wood color
Sidi Bou Said is famous for its houses painted in blue and white - House
Sidi Bou Said is famous for its houses painted in blue and white - House door
Sidi Bou Said is famous for its houses painted in blue and white - Street View
Sidi Bou Said is famous for its houses painted in blue and white - House door
Sidi Bou Said is famous for its houses painted in blue and white - Street View with souvenirs store
Take a rest on a terrace
Sidi Bou Said is famous for its houses painted in blue and white - Street View
Sidi Bou Said is famous for its houses painted in blue and white - Street View
Sidi Bou Said is famous for its houses painted in blue and white - House door
Sidi Bou Said is famous for its houses painted in blue and white - Street View
Sidi Bou Said is famous for its houses painted in blue and white - Staircase to a house
Mosque
Sidi Bou Said is famous for its houses painted in blue and white - Souvenirs store
Sidi Bou Said is famous for its houses painted in blue and white - House door
Sidi Bou Said is famous for its houses painted in blue and white - Selling souvenirs
Carthage Ruins - Trees
Sidi Bou Said is famous for its houses painted in blue and white - Street View
old house in the medina
Medina - Souks - narrow street
Medina - Souks - narrow street
Sidi-Bou-Said is a tourist attraction and is known for its extensive use of blue and white.
Souks - Traditional large door of an house in the medina
Medina - Souks - narrow street
Souks - Traditional large door of an house in the medina
Medina - Souks - narrow street
oriental costume for a lady on sale at the souk
Entrance of an house in the souks
Souks (market) - Oriental cakes are delicious
Souks are large in Tunis with plenty shops - Narrow street
Ruins of an old house in the souks
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.
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 Center - old theater
La Marsa - coastline
City Center - Place du Gouvernement
Souks - Perfumes store
City center - Porte de France
City Center - ancient hotel
City Center - souks - narrow street
Souks - Oriental cakes are excellent
Zitouna Mosque
Old Medersa
Old Medersa
Old Medersa
Sidi Bou Said is overlooking the Mediterranean Sea - restaurant
Sidi Bou Said is overlooking the Mediterranean Sea - restaurant
Sidi Bou Said - house
Sidi Bou Said - house
Sidi Bou Said is overlooking the Mediterranean Sea - house
Sidi Bou Said - mosque
Sidi Bou Said is overlooking the Mediterranean Sea - restaurant
Sidi Bou Said is overlooking the Mediterranean Sea - harbour
Sidi Bou Said - House
Sidi Bou Said - Souvenirs store
Sidi Bou Said - Souvenirs store
Sidi Bou Said - Souvenirs store
Sidi Bou Said - Souvenirs store
Sidi Bou Said - Souvenirs house
Sidi Bou Said - Souvenirs store
Sidi Bou Said - house
Sidi Bou Said - restaurant
Sidi Bou Said - Mosque