Attractions of Tunisia

To help inspire or plan your trip to Tunisia, some of its major attractions for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country. These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Tunisia which represent the best of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
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Cities of interest in Tunisia

Tunis
Tunis The Medina of Tunis is the largest in North Africa, covering 2.7 km² and containing most of the city's 700 historic monuments, including mosques, mausoleums, palaces and fountains. Elsewhere the Bardo Museum, set in the former palace of the Husseinite beys, is one of the best archaeological museums in the region, particularly its collection of Roman and Byzantine mosaics as well as Greek bronze statuary and Islamic artefacts. Nearby, Sidi Bou Said is an attractive town of narrow streets, whitewashed buildings and numerous art galleries and shops selling pottery, jewellery and carpets. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Medina of Tunis

Tunis

Tunis

The Medina of Tunis is the largest in North Africa, covering 2.7 km² and containing most of the city's 700 historic monuments, including mosques, mausoleums, palaces and fountains. Elsewhere the Bardo Museum, set in the former palace of the Husseinite beys, is one of the best archaeological museums in the region, particularly its collection of Roman and Byzantine mosaics as well as Greek bronze statuary and Islamic artefacts. Nearby, Sidi Bou Said is an attractive town of narrow streets, whitewashed buildings and numerous art galleries and shops selling pottery, jewellery and carpets.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Medina of Tunis

Tozeur
Tozeur The oasis town of Tozeur is capital of the south of Tunisia, a busy market town with its extensive palm grove covering over 10 km². In town, the Dar Charait Folklore Museum has treasures from the Arab world and scenes of simple Tunisian life. Outside of the town, the sand dunes of Neflayet were used in the filming of 'Star Wars' while the desert area of Ong Jmal contains stunning scenery used in the film 'The English Patient'.

Tozeur

Tozeur

The oasis town of Tozeur is capital of the south of Tunisia, a busy market town with its extensive palm grove covering over 10 km². In town, the Dar Charait Folklore Museum has treasures from the Arab world and scenes of simple Tunisian life. Outside of the town, the sand dunes of Neflayet were used in the filming of 'Star Wars' while the desert area of Ong Jmal contains stunning scenery used in the film 'The English Patient'.