The capital and largest city of Tunisia, in the northern part of the country on the Gulf of Tunis, an inlet of the Mediterranean Sea. It occupies a site near the ruins of ancient Carthage.

The city of Tunis is the capital of the North African nation of Tunisia.

Overview

Located on the Mediterranean coast, Tunis is the capital of Tunisia. This North African city is not one of the most popular tourist spots but the environment, culture, and quaint streets. Tunis is comprised of two parts: Medina and Ville Nouvelle. It is relatively easy to get around in Tunis using the light rail system. French and Arabic are two of the most spoken languages in the city. Tunis can be a very romantic city with the architecture, shops, and the city’s history.

One of the famous attractions in Tunis is the Bardo Museum. The museum is in fact an old palace in the 13th century. The museum had a big collection of Roman mosaics. Visitors will also find exhibits from Carthage, Mahdia, and Sousse which come from the Roman period. These exhibits are juxtaposed with Arabic cultural artifacts, both traditional and modern. The Dar Ben Abdallah is a smaller museum that educates visitors on folk culture. The museum is situated in an 18th century palace in Medina. This interesting museum is perfect for a romantic outing as it documents the life of a merchant during the Ottoman era by displaying costumes, ornaments, and furniture of that period. Tunis is filled with colonial architecture, and the Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul is currently the largest colonial architecture in the city. The cathedral was built in 1882 with a Roman style. A lot of lovers enjoy some photo taking outside the cathedral as it is one of the landmarks in Tunis. Another significant religious landmark in the city is the Zitouna Mosque, the largest mosque in Tunis. The Zitouna Mosque was constructed in the 8th century. This historic landmark has attracted a lot of visitors who pay a minimal entrance fee to enter the courtyard. Two other sites that are worth visiting are Bab el Bahr and Bab Saadoun. These are gates to the sea, constructed in the 1300s and were rebuilt in the 1800s. Couples should enjoy an opera or dance performance at the Théâtre municipal de Tunis, or take a leisurely stroll at Belvedere Park, home to the Tunis Zoo and the Museum of Modern Art. Couples will also have a good time exploring the Souk that is filled with local stores with a great variety of products, ranging from toys, jewellery, to clothing and souvenirs.

Tunis has plenty of coffee shops for visitors, as well as an abundance of restaurants that offer both a charming atmosphere and a delectable meal at an affordable cost. La Mamma, located on Av de Carthage, offers a warm, comfortable ambiance on all three of its floors. Live music, sumptuous Italian favorites, and a kitchen that is open until 3 AM makes this the destination for any couple looking for a raucous night on the town. For those looking for a more extravagant meal, Dar el-Jad is widely considered to serve the finest West African fare in all of Tunis. Though prices can on the higher side, the service is nothing short of spectacular with the entire managerial staff speaking English and French fluently. Waiters are more than happy to recommend anything off of its extensive menu, and to describe the decor as gorgeous would be a gross understatement.