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The amphitheater of El Jem, also called Colosseum of Thysdrus, is a Roman amphitheater located in the current Tunisian city of El Jem, the ancient Thysdrus of the Roman province of Africa. Built probably around the first third of the second century, even if its …
Located in the center of Tunisia in a plain at an almost equal distance from the sea and the mountain, Kairouan is the oldest Arab-Muslim base in the Maghreb and one of its main Holy cities. Capital of Ifriqiya for five centuries, it has been …
Legend has it that three brothers from Morocco made their three rocky peaks and each founded a village there. Indeed, Zriba, Takrouna and Jeradou have a singular air of family architecture and common traditions link these three villages. Dominating the plain, they watch over the …
Located on a peninsula in the southern Gulf of Hammamet, the white sand beaches, palm-fringed promenade, and Monastir’s historic monuments are an attractive alternative to the most popular tourist resorts on the coast. An ideal destination to sun yourself by the sea, but also to …
Let yourself be seduced by the charm and the beautiful beaches of Hammamet! Located on the south east coast of the Cap Bon Peninsula, Hammamet is the ‘Tunisian St. Tropez’, in a green setting with orchards of lemon and orange trees. You can also stroll …
Cape Bon is a peninsula bathed by a Mediterranean Azur, lined with flower gardens and inhabited by skilled craftsmen. This part of the Sahel is the most fertile and attractive country in Tunisia, its fresh oases, its rich countryside evoke the memory of what were …
The village was founded by the Europeans, while the region was populated by nomadic tribes. This pretty site at 750 m altitude dominates the plain of Tabarka (26 km from the town of Tabarka). The purity of its air is famous and the foliage that surrounds the …
The region of Tabarka camped on the foothills of the Saharan Atlas and the Khroumirie Mountains, is made of green hills and fertile plains and contrasts with the aridity of the South. This North-South demarcation is explained by the presence of the “Tunisian Dorsal”, which …
During the twentieth century, the agglomeration developed largely outside the boundaries of the municipality of Tunis and spread over four governorates, Tunis, Ariana, Ben Arous, and Manouba, called together the great Tunis. Inside this charming labyrinth, there is still much to discover. Below the list …
Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, in the north of the country, is quite shunned by tourists. It has kept the imprint of its colonial past, as evidenced by the major avenues Haussmann and the old center. Tunis is a place where everything mixes, East and …
Looking for a destination idea for your next vacation? Here is one found: the archipelago of Kerkennah. For those who still hesitate, we have found 10 reasons to make it your next destination that will convince you! 1 – Easy access to the Kerkennah archipelago! …
A Mediterranean archipelago The islands of Kerkennah form an archipelago within the Mediterranean Sea, 20 km from the Tunisian coast, off Sfax. They gather about six islands, of which only the two largest are inhabited: Gharbi in the West, also called Mellita, named after its …
Located 60 km from Tunis and Hammamet, Korbous is a charming seaside village, perched on rocky shores, on a hill in the region of Cap Bon. The steep road on the side of the mountain that leads to Korbous from Soliman promises breathtaking scenery. korbous in …
White sand beaches, hundreds of palm trees, a clear blue sea, and an oasis of tranquility. Located in the Gulf of Gabes, the island of Djerba is inseparable from the image of Tunisia. Sweet climate, the authenticity of villages, and seaside tourism have made its …
Nobody can escape the captivating charm of the beautiful city that is Bizerte, it reunites with its free zone, which extends from Menzel-Jemil to Menzel Bourguiba, a rich and varied coastline, cliffs and creeks to the north, corniche to the east and sandy beaches, bordered …
Sahara is where heaven and earth meet. It is also where time stops to give way to a simple life, tranquility, contemplation, and life. Although most people think that the desert is the place where life can not find its place, it must be said …
Beni M’Tir or Beni Metir is a village in northwestern Tunisia located in the mountainous region of Kroumirie a few kilometers from Ain Draham. The city is on the territory of the confederation of Berber tribes Kroumirs. Located 650 meters above sea level and attached …
A Berber village located 25 km from Matmata and 38 km from Medenine, in the governorate of Gabes, south of Tunisia. Every stone-clad that we could not see so much it blends into the ocher landscape, s there were these few whitewashed buildings. A village …
5 reasons to visit Tunisia: because Tunisia is not only beaches and resorts all-inclusive, I give you at least 5 good reasons to put this country on your list! You will be amazed Tunisia is a very nice country! But every time I speak about …
MICIPSA and the kingdom of the Numidians In destroying Carthage, Rome did not immediately take the place of his empire, She understood first of all the difficulties which the direct administration of a country in which the prestige of her name was yet to prevail, …
Foundation The most probable chronology places towards the year 860 BC the foundation of Carthage, It was then that Dido, the daughter of Belus, fleeing the tyranny of Pygmalion, her brother, king of Tire, who had just killed her husband to seize his riches, landed …
The ksour of Tunisia are granaries (ksar singular) for the use of one or more tribes. They are mainly concentrated in the south-east of the country, in the area between Matmata and Tataouine, where there are about 150. These ksour are part of the cultural …
Chenini, Douiret and Guermessa, these names have one thing in common: they are those of the Berber villages of southern Tunisia. Like all Berber places, they are perched on top of rocky hills. DOUIRET Douiret is a small Berber village located in southern Tunisia, about …
Ksar Ghilane is an oasis in southern Tunisia located on the eastern border of Grand Erg Oriental. Considered to be the southernmost of the Tunisian oases and one of the doors of the desert of the Tunisian Sahara, the oasis is fed by a source …
Table de Jugurtha is a mountain in northwestern Tunisia, on the territory of the municipality of Kalaat Senan (Kef governorate), consisting of a mesa rising 600 meters above the surrounding plain, culminating at 1,271 meters above sea level and extending over more than 80 hectares. …
Minister of Tourism and Crafts Rene Trabelsi made this Wednesday, March 27, 2019, a working visit to the governorate of Kef, and on this occasion, he decided to proclaim the city of Kef “cultural and historical pole”, indicating that this decision was taken taking into …
Tozeur is a city in southern Tunisia whose history dates back to 3000 BC, it is an old settlement, especially during the prehistoric civilization of the Capsian and, like all North Africa, is based on a Berber background even if the local tradition does not …
Tunisia, the Mediterranean country par excellence, is not only a producer of citrus fruits and olives, which are the prerogative of the Mediterranean region, but also, thanks to the macro-climate oasis, a large producer of dates. Among 3500000 tons of dates produced all over the …
At the beginning of the 80s, Agha Khan, coming from Sardinia, where he owned an island with an upscale tourist resort, had toured the island of Zembra with his yacht. Upon his arrival in Sidi Bou Saïd, he phoned Bourguiba Junior to tell him: I …
Many areas of Siliana are characterized by their caves and chasms, which have been formed for thousands of years, but in return, they are untapped and without the benefit of tourists. Apart from the fact that most of the state’s municipalities are known for Roman …
The aqueduct of Zaghouan, or aqueduct of Carthage, is a Roman aqueduct connecting Carthage with the sources of the region of Zaghouan. Restored in the nineteenth century, this book is the only one of this importance existing in Tunisia before the introduction of the French …
Matmata is a village in southern Tunisia belonging to the governorate of Gabes. Although the New Matmata has become the main locality of the region, the center of the Matmata tribe remains the ancient village located in the heart of the mountains. It is for …
Takrouna, a small Berber village located in the Sahel Tunien region, more precisely in Enfidha. And yet, this village is well worth the detour. Located about 6 km west of Enfidha, towards Zaghouan, few people know this Berber village is one of the oldest in …
La Cigale Hotel is a true jewel of northwestern Tunisia. Ideally located near the charming and historic village of Tabarka, on the beautiful north-west coast of Tunisia. La Cigale Tabarka Hotel – Thalasso & Spa – Golf is a magical place where refined luxury, traditional …
Are you stressed? Tired and mistreated by everyday life, and you want to relax? So leave your tensions elsewhere and fly away on a cloud of relaxation with the most prestigious thalassotherapy resorts in Tunisia. In the land of hospitality, Mediterranean sweetness, perfumes of jasmine …
The charm of Tamerza or Tameghza operates at more than three hundred meters of altitude. It is one of the most beautiful mountain oasis in southwest Tunisia. It is located about four hundred and fifty kilometers from the capital Tunis, connects Tebessa to Gafsa and …
Galite is an archipelago of rocky islands of volcanic origin located in the north of Tunisia. It’s the most northerly point of all the African continent, about forty kilometers north-west of Cape Serrat, the closest point of the Tunisian coast, from which it is separated …
The Red Lezard was built in France at the beginning of the twentieth century (between 1911 and 1926) following the order of the Bone-Guelma Railway Company. He was born in the construction workshops of northern France Blanc-Misseron and in the construction workshops Dyle-Bacalan in Bordeaux. …
A beautiful recognition of the know-how of Sejnane craftswomen. Congratulations to the women of Sejnane! The Ministry of Cultural Affairs has just announced the official registration of Sejnane pottery in UNESCO’s World List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Sejnane pottery is the work of artisans in …
The party at our place is the first summer. The mansions the families prepare themselves there. The Tunisian proverb: “winter is rigorous, spring is a dream, summer is a guest and autumn is the year”. Hospitality under our skies is sacred. We prepare the decor, …
No matter whether you prefer a pure beach holiday or wandering around monuments from the Roman times, this northernmost African country has it all. It’s time to plan your holiday in Tunisia! From fascinating sandy beaches drenched in sunshine to grand ancient ruins and the vast, …
Kesra is a Berber village in the center-west, the highest in Tunisia with 1100 meters above sea level, famous for its megalithic monuments, its waterfall, and its rocky steps. At a distance of 160 km from Tunis and 120 km from Kairouan, it is attached …
In this Muslim country where, paradoxically, wine culture has been going on since antiquity, this sector is a nugget for the economy. Especially since the wines have never been so good as today. The jasmine revolution, this first Arab spring that swept the dictatorship of …
Republic of Tunisia or the Tunisian Republic. In Arabic, the name of the capital, Tunis, includes the whole country. The old Roman province of Africa under the Arabs became first Ifriqiya, then later Tunisia. Orientation Identification. Originally Tunis was a satellite town of Carthage, located about …