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1. El Djem Amphitheater
1. El Djem Amphitheater
This incredibly well preserved Roman relic is one of the best examples of amphitheater architecture left standing in the world. It is listed by UNESCO since 1979 as a World Heritage Site.
2. Carthage
2. Carthage
The ruins of the ancient town of Carthage sit beside the sea amid the suburbs of Tunis
3. Djerba
3. Djerba
Djerba, an island off the coast of Tunisia, is known for Mediterranean beaches and whitewashed desert towns influenced by Berber, Arab, Jewish and African cultures. Houmt Souk is the main city, known for its handicraft markets, fishing port and 16th-century fortress, Borj el Kebir. To the south is El Ghriba synagogue, a pilgrimage site for North African Jews.
4. Sidi Bou Said
4. Sidi Bou Said
A clifftop village, with white washed alleyways, wrought-iron window frames, and colorful blue doors. Sidi Bou Said is located about 20 km from the capital, Tunis. Named for a religious figure who lived there, Abu Said al-Baji, it was previously called Jabal el-Menar. The town itself is a tourist attraction and is known for its extensive use of blue and white.
5. Grand Erg Oriental
5. Grand Erg Oriental
The Grand Erg Oriental is a large erg or "field of sand dunes" in the Sahara Desert. Situated for the most part in Saharan lowlands of northeast Algeria, the Grand Erg Oriental covers an area some 600 km wide by 200 km north to south. The erg's northeastern edge spills over into neighbouring Tunisia. Impressive field of sand dunes, with shifting patterns of waves.
6. Kairouan
6. Kairouan
The fourth most important city for the Muslim faith, with truly inspiring Arabic architecture. Kairouan is a city in northern Tunisia’s inland desert. It became a powerful trading hub and center of Islamic scholarship in the 9th century, when Aghlabid emirs ruled Kairouan and built many of its monuments. The Great Mosque, on the edge of the medina, with its antique columns and imposing minaret, dates from this period and is a major pilgrimage site. For Muslims, 7 trips here are said to equal one hajj to Mecca.
7. Sousse Medina
7. Sousse Medina
This lovely old town district, of tight alleyways, is overlooked by the mighty fortifications of the Ribat and Kasbah.
8. Tozeur
8. Tozeur
Tozeur is an oasis and known for its quality Deglet Nour dates, its beige brick architecture, and its 14th-century medina (Ouled El Hwadef). It was the site of Ancient city and former bishopric Tusuros, which remains a Latin Catholic titular see.
9. Tunis
9. Tunis
Fascinating capital with French influence. Pass under the great arches of the Bab el Bhar (the Port de France) to see also, the Maghreb side. Bordering the Mediterranean Sea and Sahara Desert. The Bardo Museum has archaeological exhibits from Roman mosaics to Islamic art. The city’s medina quarter encompasses the massive Al-Zaytuna Mosque and a thriving souk. To the east, the site of ancient Carthage features the Antonine Baths and other ruins, plus artifacts at the Carthage National Museum.
10. Monastir
10. Monastir
Citadel fortress which looms over the harbor, has been the star of many films including Monty Python’s The Life of Brian. Traditionally a fishing port, Monastir is now a major tourist resort.
11. Dougga
11. Dougga
Ancient Roman remains considered some of the best-preserved in the region. Walk the old cobbled Roman roads, leading to the Dougga Theatre. The current archaeological site covers 65 hectares. UNESCO qualified Dougga as a World Heritage Site in 1997.
12. Sfax
12. Sfax
Tunisia's second city, has a bustling medina and is a good base for exploring the Kerkennah Islands. The city, founded in AD 849 on the ruins of Roman Taparura, is the capital of the Sfax Governorate, and a Mediterranean port.
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