Tunis

Tunis is the sprawling capital of Tunisia, a country in North Africa. It sits along Lake Tunis, just inland from the Mediterranean Sea’s Gulf of Tunis. It’s home to a centuries-old medina and the Bardo, an archaeology museum where celebrated Roman mosaics are displayed in a 15th-century palace complex. The parklike ruins of ancient Carthage sit in the city’s northern suburbs.
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Médina
1. Médina
Historic Sites
Neighborhoods
The Medina of Tunis is the medina quarter of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. The Medina contains some 700 monuments, including palaces, mosques, mausoleums, madrasas and fountains dating from the Almohad and the Hafsid periods. Wikipedia.
National Museum of Bardo
2. National Museum of Bardo
4.5
(2452)
National museum
Museums
Artifacts from Carthage & the world's largest collection of Roman mosaics in a palatial setting.
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Premier collection of grand Roman era mosaics, Phoenician statuary and artifacts, but for the present time no Phoenician glass head beads. I will have to go to the Metropolitan Museum in NYC to see them on display.
Steven L Silver — Google review
If you love history and archeology, you'll enjoy this museum. There are some amazing pieces that are well preserved. It could be organized better, such as a chronological arrangement of each exhibition. It's not that expensive, around 15 Tunisian Dinar, and there are discounts for students. It requires at least two or three visits to really see all that it has to offer. Wouldn't necessarily recommend it for younger children.
Adil Woods — Google review
This place is pretty historical, and it’s a mass visit place when you come to Tunisia. It’s 15 minutes right from the Tunis city centre on a cab. There are many things to see and explains a lot about the history Tunisia. if you are a student with an international student ID card you can purchase a student ticket for the entrance with a discounted rate. It’s a friends and family friendly kind of place to visit. You can also check your back and coat at the entrance for free when you want to come and visit this museum
Shane — Google review
Unique museum, with artifacts from all ages and religions in Tunisian history. Its maze-like design adds to the experience, and differentiates it from the traditional more linear museum visits.
M M — Google review
The Bardo Museum in Tunis is a cultural gem, showcasing a vast collection of artifacts from Tunisia's rich history. The museum's exhibits are displayed in a beautifully restored palace, adding to the overall charm of the experience. Among the museum's highlights are its stunning mosaics, which are considered some of the finest in the world. The collection includes objects from the Phoenician, Roman, and Islamic periods, as well as more recent pieces from Tunisia's modern history
Ghazi Mahmoudi — Google review
International class museum of Tunisian history. The intricate Roman mosaics are well known as the highlight, but also there are items from Phoenician times as well as the post Roman and early Islamic eras. Very quiet when I visited due to the noticeable lack of tourists at the moment, so no need to go at the opening time of 9:30. (Closed Mondays). Easy to get to on the metro. Line 4 with its own station.
Simon Proudman — Google review
Very interesting museum, very nice collection of mosaics. It is highly recommended to visit.
Mustapha Nakbi — Google review
The entrance cost is very reasonable. Beautiful museum that is within an amazingly well built palace from the 19th century. The visit takes about 1hr to 2hr max. The most beautiful part of the palace for me is the small palace within it. It has wonderful hand made tiles that represent the rich colors of Tunisian tiles. I highly recommend.
Hedi — Google review
The National Museum of the Bardo, is an archaeological museum that contains, among others, the richest collection of Roman mosaics in the world, all in perfect condition. It is the most important Tunisian museum and at the same time the oldest museum in the Arab world and in Africa. It was inaugurated on 7 May 1888. #Tunisia
Mohamed belfakih — Google review
take in the splendor of roman africa, the mysteries of carthage and the elegance of islamic decoration all in one museum at tunis’s bardo museum. the country’s top museum has a magnificent, must-see collection that provides a vibrant vision of ancient north african life. the original, glorious husseinite palace now connects with a stark and grammatical contemporary addition, doubling exhibition space. highlights are a huge stash of incredibly well-preserved roman mosaics, rare phoenician artifacts and early islamic ceramics.
zxcvbnm — Google review
Highly impressed with the collection of Roman mosaics. A must visit if you are in Tunis if you are a mosaic lover and appreciate art. Our guide, who was funny and quirky, explained everything clearly and it is a good idea to hire a guide unless you like to explore on your own. Excellent toilet facilities and friendly staff. Apart from slightly pesky hawkers at the entrance, it was a memorable trip to the best museum in Tunisia.
Richard Allen — Google review
This place has changed a lot , for the better . I loved every corner and every piece of history there is . Definitely worth the visit
Alaeddine Kouki — Google review
A very pleasant museum, with lots of history! I felt a little lost at first, as it didn't seem like there was a set path. You're pretty much free to wander as you please, but there is a certain chronological order to follow. If you'd rather have a guided tour, it can also be arranged. I ended up going at it alone, but I'd recommend being accompanied if you'd like to get a better understanding. All exhibits have placards next to them to inform you on what's what. There's even bigger placards with more historical context. So solo tours are feasible, but still, I feel like I missed out on a richer experience. Overall, it was great! A must-go if you're ever in Tunis.
It's Chabs — Google review
We visited the Bardo museum as part of out Gate 1 Travel tour of Tunisia. It has an excellent collection of mosaic's gathered from various locations in Tunisia. It was great to see so many well preserved mosaics being well cared for so that future generations can also enjoy seeing them. Don't forget to visit the very cute cafe outside in the courtyard!
Lisa Skalecki — Google review
Very impressive museum. The mosaics are stunning. Entry ticket is 13 tnd per person and you can mostly visit the whole museum in 90min. Well organized, clean with bathrooms also. Recommended!
Isabelle Gadbois — Google review
Really fascinating and well-done museum. Lots of different time periods examined here and presented nicely. Only had an hour before closing, otherwise would've easily spent 2 hours here. Labels and information is given adequately. The layout and numbering of the rooms is quite confusing, in terms of figuring out which room you're actually in (and also how many rooms are apart of that time period/exhibit). Can get here by metro line 4.
Moni Islam — Google review
Having lived in Tunisia for three months not long ago, I felt a little ashamed for not having made any kind of cultural sightseeing. So, on this more recent visit, I tried to make up for the opportunities missed previously and went straight to the Bardo National Museum. I must say I was impressed. The history of Tunisia is traced fairly comprehensively and I especially enjoyed the ancient departments, including a good number of interesting mosaics and some fine sculpture. The halls are very well kept and incredibly quiet, a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle going on just outside the museum doors. A perfect way to spend a couple of hours contemplating history.
Giorgio Berardi — Google review
A really interesting museum. One of the best mosaic collection in the world. Really amazing. Of course not only mosaic. A really nice overview of Tunis ancient history
Markos Valvis — Google review
Ez-Zitouna Mosque
3. Ez-Zitouna Mosque
4.6
(1862)
Mosque
Sights & Landmarks
Historic mosque & revered Islamic university, the oldest in Tunisia, with a 141-ft. minaret.
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Beautiful courtyard. Stunning architecture. Worth the visit. Some great shops all around the mosque that sell traditional souvenirs.
Ali Zuaiter — Google review
An ancient historical place that brings peace to your soul, whatever your religion.... It is a historical mosque that dates back to the year 698 AD around 79 AH. Despite that, you find visitors from different religions, races and nationalities of the world.
Nizar Akkawi — Google review
Beautiful historic mosque (and one of the first universities/educational institutions in the world) in the centre of Tunis. Large courtyard you can walk around. It is a bit confusing where you can enter, so you might have to walk around it a couple times but be on the lookout for doors with signs. Non-Muslims can visit up to 6pm I believe. For Muslims, there are external wudu facilities in a separate building right outside.
Moni Islam — Google review
The mosque is the oldest in the Capital of Tunisia and covers an area of 5,000 square metres (1.2 acres) with nine entrances.It has 160 authentic columns brought originally from the ruins of the old city of Carthage. The mosque is known to host one of the first and greatest universities in the history of Islam. Many Muslim scholars were graduated from the Al-Zaytuna for over a thousand years. From Ibn 'Arafa, one of the greatest scholars of Islam, Imam Maziri, the great traditionalist and jurist to the famous Tunisian poet Aboul-Qacem Echebbi and countless others all taught there.
Ahm?d Halt?m — Google review
No words can explain how I felt praying in this particular mosque. A true gem where some taabi’in have prayed. The rugs in this place are made of some type of plant and it adds beauty to the place
Samba Mboup — Google review
Authentic historical mosque.
Med Ghaith Sellami — Google review
One of the best historical places to visit in the capital of tunisia, it's characteristic islamic designs were beautiful, a very recommended place to visit, P. S: non Muslims and women with no veil on their hair are note allowed to enter
hamza bakhouche — Google review
After spending some nights in Tunis, I didn't know that there is such a unique and beautiful place, called Djamaa Ezytuna, the place had its unique feeling of serenity and peace, the wuduu place was very original and different.
Hamza Mekki — Google review
A must-visit place! no matter you're Muslim or not! you gonna find peace (inside the place & inside yourself) once you visit there! i really liked it inside & outside! it's perfect for children as well .. much fun & very good atmosphere will love to visit it again & again & it's also right beside the traditional market of Tunis..
Mustafa El-Tayeb — Google review
Beautiful mosque. The history is evident, lovely architecture. Mosque itself is one of the oldest in Africa and the world, roughly 1300 years and has been a centre of knowledge and religion for that time. Courtyard is a peaceful place to spend time, prayer hall is expansive and clean.
Ahmad Sidawi — Google review
It's a shadow of its former self. The structure itself is definitely worth seeing- tall beautiful arches, a wide open courtyard and a rectangular covered prayer area. It's in the heart of the traditional market. Sadly, most of the time the mosque is closed... even on Fridays it opens about 30 minutes before Jumah. Friday sermons are depressing at times and the Imam doesn't recite with tajweed During Ramadan the evening prayers, taraweih, are well done with a different reciter. If you don't like unruly crowds avoid going on the 27 of Ramadan. The people who attend the daily prayers are the workers in the market so they tend to be a bit rude and rough.
Adil Woods — Google review
Absolute disaster of a tourist destination. It used to be allowed for tourists to enter, like the other great mosques of Kairouan and Sousse. Now it is just the grounds for scams on top of scams. The people there lie and say the mosque opens “8-10”, “at 3”, etc. but it all seems to be lies and misleading. It seems the mosque is only open for Muslims and only at prayer time. Since you can’t visit the mosque, these same people take you to “viewpoints” with “museums” and “exhibitions” and their “father’s shop”, just to sell carpets and other goods for ridiculous prices. At the end of your unsolicited tour, they ask for a tip. If you don’t give a lot, they get angry. In a country like Tunisia and in a UNESCO site, this is just awful and surprising. I would skip the Medina all together if you come to Tunis until this is fixed.
Joshua Young — Google review
Old mosque 🕌 very beautiful, wear modest if you ever decide to visite 🧕🤵‍♂️, also the mosque opens only around the prayer times ... check it before you go ..
By Moose — Google review
Magnificent, peaceful and classic. The pillars inside reminds you of the Masjid Nabawi while those in the yard look like Masjid ul Haraam, has specific opening hours and the vast corridor and stone stairs look great. Built next to an ancient market erected by Abu Umar.
Mirza Usama Saleh — Google review
Highly overrated as seems to be only main tourist attraction in city centre. Not much to look at. Opens after 2pm. Mosque is not in a good condition generally and need of repair. Repairs done so far are really bad and historic areas been repaired using really bad patch work. I saw people doing wudu in the courtyard from a tap - was really surprised to not see proper facilities on such a big mosque.
Quamail Hussain — Google review
The oldest mosque in Tunis and the 1st University of the world. Worth visiting with its beautiful architecture Feelings of peace, warmth and tranquility overwhelm you.
Mohamed Firas HACHICHA — Google review
Masahallah, stunning Mosque, not too busy, the Azan and recitation my the Imam was stunning. Very very peaceful. It is open about 30mins before prayer times.
Muzzy Mahmood — Google review
Beautiful old mosque. I wish the space for the females was wider as in jummah prayer it gets so packed and you will not find space to pray and outside in the p tree prayer place if u have a prayer mat u can pray fine but don't expect to find a clean place to pray as bird poop is everywhere
garten cat — Google review
The Ez-Zitouna Mosque, located in Tunis, Tunisia, is a historic and revered place of worship. Dating back to the 8th century, it stands as one of the oldest and most significant mosques in North Africa. Its intricate architecture and cultural importance make it a captivating destination for both religious purposes and exploration of the region's rich history.
Eduardo Cacere — Google review
Bab El Bhar
4. Bab El Bhar
Monument
Sights & Landmarks
1800s stone gate built by the French to mark the line between the Old City & the new European area.
Cathedral of St Vincent de Paul and St Olivia of Palermo
5. Cathedral of St Vincent de Paul and St Olivia of Palermo
4.5
(381)
Catholic cathedral
Sights & Landmarks
Cathedral opened in 1897, with a mosaic on the decorative, yellow-&-white facade & 2 bell towers.
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Big old Catholic Church. They have great pictures and beautiful views. The Catholic church in Tunisia presently comprises only a single Latin archbishopric, in the national capital Tunis : the non-Metropolitan Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tunis. There are no Eastern Catholic, pre-diocesan or other exempt jurisdictions in Tunisia. As this solo-episcopate warrants no national conference, it parttakes in the regional Episcopal conference of Northern Africa (French: Conférence Episcopale Régionale du Nord de l’Afrique, C.E.R.N.A.) together with Algeria, Morocco (hosting the headquarters in Rabat), Western Sahara and Libya, the 'Great Maghreb' (Arab region West of Egypt). There is also an Apostolic Nunciature (papal diplomatic representation at embassy-level) to Tunisia, which is however vested in the Apostolic Nunciature to neighbour Algeria (in Algiers). All defunct jurisdictions are precursors of current (residential or, mostly, titular) sees -from wikipedia
A Webb — Google review
A nice cathedral (not spectacular) which is only open to tourists. Entry is currently around the side (not the main doors), but is free. There is a little museum inside as well. Worth a look for 10-15 minutes.
Tom Holder — Google review
The Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul (French: Cathédrale Saint-Vincent-de-Paul de Tunis) is a Roman Catholic church located in Tunis, Tunisia. The cathedral is dedicated to Saint Vincent de Paul, patron saint of charity. It is the episcopal see of the Archdiocese of Tunis and is situated at Place de l'Indépendence in Ville Nouvelle, a crossroads between Avenue Habib Bourguiba and Avenue de France, opposite the French embassy.
Dr. Amine Ouaket — Google review
Place of cultural interest, very beautiful and in the historic center.
Jose Fernando Venanti — Google review
It is so famous, it is situated where the Habib Bourguiba avenue change to a smaller street till the entrance to Medina. In front of the Cathedral it is the French Embassy.
Robert Patruna — Google review
Cathedral's are always a special place to visit and this one has great stature and elegance.
David Erasmus — Google review
This is the beauty of Tunisia....right next to the populous old city of Tunisia, here is St Vincent Cathedral, refreshing memory of the impact of old colonial era on the society here......
Shalabh P. Bharadwaj — Google review
Very nice place! I loved the architecture and the colors. Lights were amazing, and the indications give you a great idea about the history of the church. this place is very peaceful, absolutely not to miss if you're visiting Tunis specially noting that it's really close to the medina and at the very centre of the downtown Tunis.
wael frikha — Google review
Rue Charles de Gaulle
6. Rue Charles de Gaulle
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Clock Tower
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Dar Lasram
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Central Market of Tunis
Market
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Place de l'indépendance
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