Tunisia Travel Guide

Tunisia has a wide range of landscapes to explore from the great sand dunes of the Sahara Desert to beaches, mountains and grasslands. It also has many excellent ruins from its time as the center of the Carthaginian Empire and, later, as part of the Roman province of Africa.

There are many things to see and explore. Wander through and get lost in the souks and the medina of the capital city of Tunis. Check out the outstanding Musee du Bardo, which has a staggering array of mosaics taken from ancient Tunisian sites. This collection has been described as the best of its kind in the world.

Dougga is the best preserved of the ancient cities with its outstanding collection of Roman buildings. The theatre is particularly well preserved and is still even a stage for plays. Much has been lost from Carthage since its days as the head of a once powerful empire that threatened Rome, but there are still many archaeological sites to visit. Bulla Regia is another ancient site that is notable for its underground buildings that were unique for its time.

Other parts of Tunisia have much to recommend as well. Kairouan is the fourth holy place of Islam and contains the monumental Great Mosque. Tozeur has a very attractive oasis and is home to the Dar Cherait Museum with its collection of art objects and jewellery. The relaxing Isle of Jerba was claimed to be the enchanting land of the Lotus Eaters from Ulysses famous voyage in 'The Iliad."