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The modern capital of the Tunisian Republic exists along side of a medieval Arab medina. It is also the principal port, beong situated 10 km inland from the Gulf of Tunis on the shores of a lake linked to the Mediterranean Sea. It is located in north eastern Tunisia. There is also Carthage, the ancient Phoenician and Roman city.
Here is a photo of the modern city.
See my travelogue on the city of Tunis.
Tunis is neither very Arab nor very African. It is functional, effective and clean. You will notice a lack of beggars. All the women wear modern clothing.
The suuq is arranged in an orderly manner. Goldsmiths, metalworkers, fabric shops, etc. each have their own section. The clean professions have their suuqs near the main mosque., the Zitouna, while the unclean professions like dyeing and crude metal works were placed further away.
- Pros:Clean and modern
- Cons:Not especially Arabic
- In a nutshell:A wonderful place to visit....especially the Bardo Museum
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Carthage
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See the remains in the old city of Carthage, Kart Hadasht, which means "the new town." It is on the outskirts of Tunis.... more travel advice
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This map is for orientation purposes. more travel advice
Visit a suuq
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Visit a suuq. Here is Irwin in the Suuq of Attarine along the north wall of the Djama ez Zitouna (Mosque of the Olive... more travel advice
Be sure to visit the old city.
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The medina is the old quarter of Tunis. It has winding streets that are maze-like. It has been designated a world... more travel advice
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Comments (9)
Have you been to the lovely village of Sidi Bou said?
It has been some time since I have been to Tunis (recently in southern Tunisia only). Your beautiful pictures and travelogues remind me of this very pleasant town. Thanks !
Thank you Joan, Bardo (too bad not Bridget) Museum is a very good tip
The old city looks absolutely beautiful. I've always wanted to travel to Tunisia...
You've done it again. A+
Great and so extremely helpful
Great travelogues!
Excellent pics in the travelogue and indeed, the Bardo ms. lo
I liked your page. Nice TL as well!
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