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Historical Monuments in El Jem

Roman Amphitheatre of El Jem

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The Roman amphitheater in El-Jem is the largest in Africa and the fourth largest worldwide. In my opinion it is better preserved t

Ruins in Carthage

Carthage

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You will feel the weight of history in the ruins of Carthage, but only if you love it. If not, what will call your attention is th

Palaces in Monastir

Ribat

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We went to Tunisia with a friend ve has lived there for over 25 years and now lives in Spain. His family lives in Monastir, so we

Archaeological Sites in Beja

The Ruins of Dougga

The Capitol is considered one of the most beautiful Roman buildings throughout Africa. It was built in 167 AD and was dedicated to

Ruins in Carthage

The Baths of Carthage

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The truth is that with an organized excursion you do not have much time for anything, and in my case I had a few hours less to vis

Historical Monuments in Monastir

Bourguiba Mausoleum

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The Bourguiba family mausoleum is one of the main attractions of Monastir. It was built in 1963 and later expanded. The former Tun

Mosques in Tunis

Zitouna Mosque

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All the mosques in Tunisia pay homage to Ez-Zitouna, the city's main mosque. The building that we can see today is a fascinating f

Temples in Al-Qayrawan

Kairouan Great Mosque

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Muslims come to Kairouan not only from other Tunisian cities, but from different parts of the Arab world. The fourth most importan

Mosques in Susah

Sousse Mosque

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For me, without a doubt, the best thing about this mosque are the views from the tower. Access is via a narrow, dark stairway, but

Mosques in Monastir

Bourguiba Mosque

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The town of Monastir has several interesting mosques, oftentimes very modern. Undoubtedly, the most important is the Great Mosque.

Historical Monuments in Beja

Dougga Roman Theatre

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There are many historical monuments that attract attention in Tunisia but today I will make reference to Dougga, a declared World

Cathedrals in Tunis

Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul

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Located in modern Tunisia, the capital's Catholic Cathedral seamlessly blends Gothic and Byzantine art. The most notable aspect of

Squares in Tunis

Place du 14 Janvier

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Place du 14 Janvier is another good example of the modernization taking place in the Tunisian capital. It has a clock at the cente

Historical Monuments in Tunis

Clock Tower

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At one end of Avenue Habib Bourguiba, you'll find the Place du 14 Janvier 2011 and the Clock Tower. It is an imitation (relatively

Squares in Tunis

Kasbah Square

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The Place de la Kasbah is a huge square opposite the Place du Gouvermement, at the western entrance to the medina. It was remodele

Mosques in El Jem

Great Mosque of the Jem

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Next to the craft center and the main entrance of El Jem amphitheatre stands the Grand Mosque. Entry is forbidden to tourists and

Citadels in Tozeur

Tozeur Medina - Suburb of Ouled El Hadef

The medina of Tozeur is basically formed by the neighborhood Ouled el-Hadef, the oldest in the city, which has remained virtually

Cemeteries in Susah

Sousse Catacombs

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Sousse also has Christian catacombs! They are very small and well hidden. Finding them can be a challenge, as many of the Tunisian

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