Sightseeing in Tunis, Tunisia

Tunis, The Fascinating Capital of Tunisia
Tunis is the capital of the North African nation of Tunisia, a land filled with historical antiquities and remnants of all the rulers that have left their mark there. Two focal points exist in the capital, those being The Medina, and the ruins of Carthage on the coast just north of the city. These two places offer you a taste of Tunisian history and heritage and take you away to another time.
The Medina (which means "town" in Arabic) is the Old City of Tunis that was established in the seventh century AD. The Medina served as the city's main district until the start of the 20th century, when the French rulers built a new city center outside the walls of the Medina. The Medina was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, because of its historical significance. The atmospheric Old City is surrounded by city ramparts, and its maze-like covered alleyways and lanes filled with animated vendors take you away to another place and time.
Some of the major sites to see within the Medina are the Great Mosque, Bey's Palace, Ziadib-Allah II al Aghlab Palace, and the Bardo Museum housed in the Hasfid Palace. The Bardo Museum's giant collection of artifacts include many relics of the Roman, Greek, and Phoenician civilizations. In all, the Medina holds over 700 historical monuments. You might go crazy if you attempt to find all of them, but needless to see that you will encounter something historical at every turn.
The remnants of ancient Carthage are located just north of Tunis in the suburb called Carthage. The great military general of Hannibal was based here, and it was later rebuilt by Julius Caesar and became the second most important city in his empire after Rome. During the Muslim Coquent of the seventh century AD the city was taken and mostly demolished. Due to being repeatedly pillaged, not much is left of ancient Carthage except for ruins. But archaeological digs have unearthed a number of historical antiquities at the site. The ruins will be of particular importance to visitors interested in history, and the beautiful Mediterranean surroundings provide an enjoyable setting for a visit, even if your knowledge of history is minimal.
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Tunis, The Fascinating Capital of Tunisia

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