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Tunis Travel Guide

As the capital city of the country Tunis is the center of Tunisian commercial activity, as well as focus of political and administrative life in the country. The expansion of the Tunisian economy in the last decades is reflected in the booming development.

About Tunis

Tunis covers an area of 82.1 sq. miles (212.6 sq. Km) and is estimated to have a population of 738,000 people being he capital of the Tunisian Republic and also the Tunis Governorate. It is Tunisia's largest city and an important touristical destination.

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Tunis City Guide

Close to the ruins of the legendary Carthage, the Heart and Brain of Tunisia, with roughly a fifth of the whole country’s population, Tunis is a city with many facets.

Both the Ottoman and french influence can still be felt in the city, and there are still many beautiful building from colonial time.

The medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a must see as it contains an incredible number of nice piece of architecture, an exotic atmosphere and as this is the place to buy yours quality souvenirs (don’t forget to bargain )

You’ll also find the famous Bardo Museum a little bit outside the city, especially famous for housing vast roman collections from the Carthaginian time.



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