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Things to do in Tunisia
A popular holiday resort destination for tourists, Tunisia has more to see and do than just beautiful beaches scattered along its Mediterranean coastline, and luxurious resorts such as Hammamet and Nabeul. There are countless attractions to meet just about every sightseer's needs.
Visitors should start off in the capital of Tunis, a fast-paced modern metropolis juxtaposed by a medieval Medina. Ideally they should spend a few hours here taking in the history and hunting for bargains and souvenirs in the countless tiny streets lined with vendors touting antiques, pottery, jewellery, and other delights.
It's worth heading to the Bardo Museum to marvel at some of the world's greatest Roman mosaics, while just a few miles north of Tunis lie the remains of the legendary ancient city of Carthage, which dates back to the 8th century BC. Venturing south towards the Sahara affords visitors plenty of fascinating geographical features such as the 'forest in the desert' at Ramada, as well as the dry salt lake at Chott el Jerid, and the remote oasis at Ksar Ghilane.

Zitouna Mosque
The largest mosque in Tunisia, the Zitouna Mosque dates back to the 8th century; the 160 columns of the mosque were brought from the ruins of Carthage. Set in the heart of Tunis, t…

Belvedere Park
Tunis' largest parks, Belvedere Park covers 270 acres (110 ha) just north of the city. Known as the 'Lungs of Tunis' due to the scarcity of green spaces in the city, Belvedere Park…

Carthage
Carthage was the base of a powerful trading empire during the Phoenician and Punic periods, ruled by the infamous conqueror Hannibal. Destroyed by the Romans in the 2nd century BC,…

Kerkouane
Approximately 50 miles (80km) east of Tunis lies Kerkouane, a former city of the Phoenician and Punic periods. The city was abandoned around the 3rd century BC, which meant it was …