The most interesting sights of Tunisia

Travelers who go to relax in North Africa are greatly interested in the attractions of Tunisia, which can be combined with leisurely beach rest. During a trip to Tunisia, it is recommended to get acquainted with the original architecture of the eponymous capital of the African state, make a one-day voyage to the Sahara, and visit the territory of the ancient cities and accessible archaeological sites for tourists .

Founded in ancient times, the city of Tunis, whose sights are still reminiscent of its richest history, attracts the attention of travelers thanks to its excellent museums, numerous eastern markets and classical Muslim architecture. You can visit Medieval Medina, a quarter that was built several centuries ago and has hardly changed over the past centuries, admire the original façade of the Great Mosque, and then go to the mausoleum of the Hasanids.

Among the architectural monuments in the capital of Tunisia are the majestic palaces Dar-ben-Abdallah and Dar al-Bei erected in the 18th century, adorned with unusual paintings and costly multicolored marble, which will allow travelers to become familiar with the features of the Islamic style in architecture. A trip to Carthage, located in the vicinity of the Tunisian capital, will be a kind of a journey into the past of this North African state. Archaeologists work in the territory of the destroyed by the Romans and then rebuilt anew Carthage, and tourists can see the remains of ancient Roman buildings - the amphitheater and the Capitol, the old thermal baths, as well as the ruins of the Byzantine temple.

In the small town of Sidi Bou Said there are also interesting sights of Tunisia. Among them is an old fortress, which the Arabs call the word "Ribat". The stone fort built at the end of IX century of the lighthouse, located on the top of a picturesque rock, has a spacious observation deck, from where lovers of antiquity can admire the traditional houses of local residents, painted in bright blue and dazzling white.

The port town of Hammamet is now the most popular resort of Tourist and suitable for a full vacation of lovers of beach and sightseeing tourism. Here are the architectural sights of Tunisia - the ancient quadrangular fortress "Medina" off the sea coast, where the Arab market is located, and the Great Mosque built in the 10th century.

Nearby travelers will see the building of the tomb of Sidi Bou Hadida and the unusual mansion of George Sebastian. During a walk around Hammamet, foreign tourists can long consider residential buildings in classical Arab style and decorated with harmonious domes and arches, and in the territory of the port town there are not even two similar buildings.

Excursions, during which you can see the most attractive sights of Tunisia, embrace Tabarku - an ancient town, founded by the Phoenicians at the foot of the majestic mountain Krumiriya. The main architectural masterpiece is the Genoese fortress built near the port , which has practically not changed since the XVI century. In the vicinity of the town you can see "Needles" - giant needle-shaped and pointed rocks, which are included in the number of natural attractions of Tunisia.

Tourists wishing to make a voyage through the Sahara are advised to visit the town of Gabes - located on the edge of the desert, a green oasis on the territory of which thousands of palm trees grow. The ancient architecture here is not preserved, and the main attraction is the "Ueda Heart" pond, the water from which comes to numerous irrigation canals.