Joanna James
It's easy to overlook Tunisia's otherworldly features and activities when it's only considered a beach vacation. Tunisia was Rome's heartland, and the cultural legacies the Romans left make a trip there well worth the effort as it has left the country with the most stunning Islamic architecture.
El Djem's ancient Roman amphitheatre towers over the current town below it. It's one of Tunisia's most popular day visits from beach resorts and one of the world's best examples of Roman amphitheatre design because of its remarkably well-preserved condition. The walls of North Africa are a monument of Rome's once-mighty hold on the region. The gladiators' tunnels beneath the arena are still accessible. Alternatively, climb to the top of the arena's seating tiers and imagine the conflicts that took place beneath.
The island of Djerba is the ideal location for a picture-perfect beach vacation. Houmt Souk, an island village with a whitewashed ancient town quarter, is the primary attraction off the shore. Shopping in the Houmt Souk is an experience in and of itself, with a plethora of handicraft sellers to peruse and discounts to be had. But it's the island's sandy beaches outside of town that are its most popular draw. Summer daydreams are produced on the beaches, which are clean and bordered by date palms.
It was Carthage, the seafaring Phoenician city that was formerly Rome's main enemy, which was forever remembered in the Punic Wars. There are now atmospheric remains of this historic village alongside the sea on the outskirts of Tunis, indicating that even major metropolises can be brought to ruins through no fault of their own. In comparison to other well-preserved ancient city sites like Ephesus in Turkey, Carthage's remains may look sparse and disorganized at first glance.
The Bardo's huge collection of stunning mosaics is sure to surprise even those who aren't museum aficionados. As one of North Africa's finest museums, this one contains one of the world's greatest mosaic collections, all meticulously organized. From every significant archaeological site in Tunisia, you'll find beautiful, detailed Roman and Byzantine artefacts on display.
Sidi Bou Said is a little clifftop village that looks like it may have come straight out of an artist's sketchbook. For decades, artists have lauded this tiny village, now a posh enclave of Tunis, Tunisia. It's Tunisian village architecture at its finest, with whitewashed lanes, ductile iron window frames, and vibrant blue doors completing the picture.
When it comes to exploring Tunisia attractions there is no better place to set up an exploration hub than The Residence Tunis. Be sure to ask the staff for their thoughts on what attractions you should check as well!
The immense Sahara Desert of Tunisia encompasses much of the nation's interior, and the Grand Erg Oriental, an expanse of sand dunes, is the most picturesque part of it. The shifting sands of the desert have sculpted these poetically stunning dunes into a bizarre and lovely landscape of enormous waves. There are many ways to enjoy your time in the Sahara, like dune buggy rides, but nothing beats simply sitting on one of these enormous sand dunes and watching the sunset.
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