Visit the Unique Tunis, Tunisia

Tunis is actually divided into two parts i.e. the medina or the old city and the new city which is known in French as Ville Nouvelle. The old city of the medina consists of any tangled streets crowded with people trading their goods. You’ll always find this part of the city full of activity and it’s not surprising to smell the sweats and spices in its streets. On the other hand, compared to the medina/old city, Ville Nouvelle has wide and straight line streets with trees lining them and people strolling in the evenings. To visit this unique combination of old and modern in the same city, you can book an affordable and cheap flights to Tunis with us.

Although Tunis is located on the coastline, it lacks as many beaches as you might expect however that is compensated by the city itself so that the visitors are not disappointed. There are many attractions for the coming visitors with the most important of them being the architectural-structures. Many of the attractions are located outside of the city itself. Among the most popular destinations of Tunis is the Bardo Museum which is famous globally for the large collection of roman mosaics. Exhibits from many of the roman eras including Sousse, Carthage, Mahdia and objects from both new and old Arabic-culture are also included in the museum.

Another of the places worth visiting is the St. Vincent de Paul Cathedral and this neo Romanesque style building was built in 1882 which is the largest surviving building from the colonial era. Tunisia’s largest mosque, the Zitouna Mosque is also worth a visit which was built in the eighth century and surrounded by souks on three sides. If you want to have some time relaxing, visiting the La Marsa beach may prove to be worthwhile.

During your visit to Tunis, you’ll come across many restaurants and bars where you can sit, relax and enjoy your food. Bar-Jamaica is one of the popular of them and although it’s small in size, it offers a great place to listen to some good music and scenic views of the surroundings. You may also like to visit the piano bar which is relatively expensive and exquisite as well. Many budget restaurants can also be found in the city along with many mid range restaurants including La Mamma which specializes in the Italian foods and El-Khalifa which serves a West-African cuisine. If you are interested in trying out the traditional Tunisian dishes you’ll have to see the smaller restaurants which can be found around the city serving good food at a very affordable price.

What makes Tunis a really interesting place to visit is architectural buildings and the rich culture. If you want to get the most out of your visit, a long walk in the city’s streets is highly recommended. Visiting the Belvedere Park is also a good idea which also includes the Museum of Modern Art and the municipal zoo. If you are looking to buy collectible, the tiny shops in the Medina may be worth visiting but make sure to bargain as most of the items for sale are locally made and the shopkeepers may ask you a high price for them.