Bardo Museum
Though located a little west of Tunis, Le Bardo is a suburban settlement considered as a very integral part of Tunis because it is a cultural, social and religious hub of the country.
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Though located a little west of Tunis, Le Bardo is a suburban settlement considered as a very integral part of Tunis because it is a cultural, social and religious hub of the country. The Bardo Museum is a must visit for all travelers to Tunis because of its cultural importance to Tunisia and its extended collection of Tunisian acquisitions especially the Roman Mosaics which have been arranged by date and place of origin. The mosaics are colorful and of various shapes and sizes and cradle a unique Roman story in them. Housed inside a 13th century Hafside Palace, the building has a very assorted look to it with decorations and vaulted ceilings. The collections inside represent these eras of history, Prehistoric era, Carthaginian era, Roman era, Christian era and Islamic era.
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Early Christian Carthage
Much like the Carthage Museum, this museum is also a display of the ruins of the site which have been collected and preserved under the UNESCO guidelines.
Acropolium
Built anew from the ruins of the Cathedral of Saint Louis, the Acropolium stands as a state of the art site for cultural shows and exhibitions.
Sports Stadium
An ideal location for practice and stretching out, the stadium is crowded during local matches and is also a site for concerts and other events. Location: La Marsa, Carthago
Carthage Museum
From everyday items to kitchen utensils to antique jewelry and the clay masks that the Punic designed, everything that remained after the city was in flames for 17 days has been preserved here at the museum.
The c Dah happy land park
It provides a wide array of activities for people of all ages be it children, adults and even toddlers.
Golden Bowling
Crowded with young Tunisians, Golden Bowling is a hip entertainment spot that was opened in 2000, equipped with 16 bowling alleys for avid bowling fans.
Lake of Tunis
Located in the most posh district of Les Berges du Lac which itself means “the bank of the lake”, the lake is a very attractive site for strolls, picnics and relaxation.
Dar Bouderbala
Aiming to promote young, contemporary local artists, Dar Bouderbala or the Medina Gallery is a delightful place with paintings and aesthetic displays from all over Tunisia.
Dar Lasram
With the job of overseeing the Medina, Dar Lasram is an 18th century mansion which manages all conversations in and out of the Medina.
Dar Bach Hamba
A palace turned museum, the Dar Bach Hamba features exhibitions on cultural handicrafts along with artistic paintings and artifact belonging to various Mediterranean countries.
Kasbah Fortress
This landmark, though now in ruins, is a constant reminder to Tunisians of the struggle their ancestors had put up to keep the country independent.
Cathédrale Saint Vincent de Paul
Perhaps the most dominating Catholic Church in Tunis, the Cathedral of Saint Paul has been built on neo-byzantine structures with two towers that can be seen from far.
Postal Museum
The place houses a collection of the most ancient stamps of Tunisia that were exchanged during communication in the olden times mostly during the 19th century.
Municipal Theater
Tourists flock in crowds to see this piece of architecture in Tunis. The Municipal Theater, designed by French architect Resplendy, was inaugurated in 1902.
Dar Ben Abdallah
Occupying the ground floor of an 18th century palace, the Dar Ben Abdallah is a Traditional Arts and Customs Museum that arranged exhibitions to portray the life of the Ottoman people and the Tunisian way of li
Plaza of Government
Plaza (palace) of the government has been home to the Prime Minister, Finance Minister and the Foreign Ministry ever since the Independence of Tunisia.
Tourbet Aziza-Othmana
The Mausoleum of Princess Aziza of the Ottoman Empire is a historically significant site in a very intrinsic way.
Tunis Zoo
Set on a small scale in a shady park, Tunis Zoo is a major attraction for children and family picnics. The Zoo has a number of interesting animals including monkeys, birds, elephants and giraffes.
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