Tunisia is one of the most popular summer destinations among Russian tourists. At the same time, as experts note, the republic’s full potential on the Russian market has not yet been revealed – while many are familiar with the beaches and all-inclusive hotels, excursion and Not everyone knows about the educational opportunities of Tunisia. Against this background, the TRN portal decided to prepare for its readers the TOP-5 most interesting places in Tunisia, after visiting which the impressions of the republic will become much brighter.
El Jem
A small town located 40 kilometers from the resort town of Mahdia. Its main attraction is the Colosseum. By the way, it was built around 238 AD in the image and likeness of the Roman Colosseum. At the same time, it has been preserved much better. In this place, everyone can literally touch centuries-old history: real bloody gladiator fights took place here. Wild animals and gladiator cells were kept in the dungeon under the arena. This amphitheater has excellent acoustics: from July to September, you can enjoy classical music performed by the best European orchestras.
Bardo Museum
The Bardo Museum is one of the most visited attractions in the republic. It is located in the suburbs of Tunis, famous for one of the richest collections of Roman mosaics and sculptures in the world. It contains mosaics from all major excavations: Carthage, Hadrumet, Dougga, Udna, Utica and others.
The museum is located in a former palace built in the 13th century for the Hafsids, decorated in Moroccan style. The artworks are striking and delightful in their volume, color, shape, and quantity. A special place is occupied by the collection from the "Mahdia shipwreck". Not far from the city of Mahdia, a Greek ship was found with a cargo of statues, ceramics, and other objects. Most of the artifacts remained intact, although damaged by sea water. The marble bust of Aphrodite is the most famous item of this find.
Sidi Bou Said
The town of Sidi Bou Said is considered the third most visited attraction in Tunisia, comfortably located on Mount El Manar, from where a magnificent panorama of the Gulf of Tunis opens up. All the houses are painted white and blue. The streets of Sidi Bou Said are its main attraction. Tourists come here to admire them - this snow-white and blue mosaic.
Another calling card of this city, which is often called the African Santorini, are the doors, each of which is completely unique.
Carthage
The ruins of an ancient city founded by the Phoenicians around 814 BC are located near the city of Tunis. Excavations of the ruins, which began in the 19th century, continue to this day.
At the same time, modern Carthage is a satellite city of the capital. Here is the most expensive land and real estate in Tunisia. The official residence of the President of Tunisia, villas of officials and rich businessmen are located.
The Baths of Antonius Pius are located next to the archaeological park and are the largest ruins of Roman Carthage. They occupy an area of 1.8 hectares. Only fragments of the walls of the basement and the foundation have survived to this day. All the aristocrats and the cream of society sought to build their villas closer to the Baths of Antonius Pius. The baths were used to conclude major trade deals and simply exchange various types of information.
Sahara
Oases, dunes, a Berber village and the set of Star Wars are all located in the empty Sahara. Tours of one of Tunisia's most famous attractions typically take 1-2 days.
We will add that if you are tired of the cultural program, you can relax and take a course of body healing in thalasso centers or in many hotels in Tunisia. Therapeutic procedures include a pool with sea water, hammam, massage, wraps and hydromassage baths. What is important, the price in Tunisia for such procedures will be an order of magnitude cheaper than in European countries.
Let us recall that earlier representatives of the Russian tourism business reported that this year Tunisia retained its position in the top lines of the rating of the most popular summer destinations among Russian tourists. According to experts, the demand for this destination is so high that one should definitely not expect any “last minute” offers this season. Overall, by the end of the year, the republic expects a 15% increase in tourist flow from the Russian Federation.
Source: trn-news.ru
