The best tourist places in Tunisia

ArabiaWeather.com - Ismail Kacimi - Tunisia is often seen as just a beach destination, but it is a country full of surprises in addition to sandy beaches. The bride of the Maghreb has vast desert, ancient Roman ruins, Islamic architecture and modern cities that invite you to enjoy summer or winter.

Roman amphitheater El Jem

It is one of the best examples of Roman amphitheater architecture that remains standing in the world today. You can still walk the corridors under the arena, as the gladiators did, or go up to the upper floors to sit.

Djerba

If you are looking for a perfect picture of the beaches, then Djerba Island is for you, and the white houses in the main island town, Houmt Souk, are something that should not be missed to wander around and take pictures.

Sidi Bousaid

It is a small village that rises on the top of a cliff against the Mediterranean Sea, and its view is surprising with its white alleys, window frames and blue iron doors, to paint the best pictures of the Tunisian architectural village.

Carthage

Once the foremost rival of the Roman Empire, the Phoenician city and state expanded in North Africa, evidence of which still fascinates visitors today on the outskirts of Tunis.

Bardo Museum

Even those who aren't drawn to museums can't help but admire the beautiful mosaics in the Bardo, which is one of the largest museums in North Africa and houses one of the most important collections of mosaics in the world.

Kairouan

Mosques and religious schools, “Kairouan is the fourth of the three,” as jurists call it; It was the fourth most important Islamic city historically, and the Arab-Islamic architecture still bears witness to the fullness of its huge minarets and domes.

Sousse

The whole city is wonderful to discover, especially the ancient city or the Kasbah, which lies between the city walls and the ribat, which is listed in the World Heritage, in addition to being a shopping paradise and charming to lie on its beautiful beaches.

bathrooms

It's all here around the beach in Tunisia's largest resort. The bright white buildings beside the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean enchant you to sunbathe on the white sands, as well as stroll through the souks of the old town.

Monastir Ribat

One of the most impressive buildings in Tunisia with its massive walls, this ribat in Monastir overlooks the port and was originally part of a series of coastal forts and has been wonderfully preserved.