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TUNIS
Tunis welcomes visitors to its shores with an ancient and honoured Tunisian tradition. It enwraps you in a mesmerising ambience with its rich agglomeration of scents and spices. Tunis is the vibrant capital of Tunisia and reflects the country’s diversity. The aroma of the French colonial past has a far-reaching influence over the city that is visible in its cuisine that blends sophisticated French styles with Arab spice. Even the architecture of public and private accommodations of Tunis takes you back to the bygone days. To get a feel of them from close quarter, tourists can take apartments for rent in the old localities of Tunis. The heritage of the city is best preserved in the city centre of medina, which is now declared as a World Heritage site by the United Nations. Adventurous people in search of new challenges and experiences roam around the old houses and winding alleys of the medina and usually stumble across some interesting incidences from the past. Tunis has been witness to many historical events and is evident in the remains of what was Roman Carthage.
Tunis sits on the eastern shores of Tunisia and has a well-equipped waterway connection. The Lake of Tunis links the city to the Gulf of Tunis and a canal adjoins it to the port of La Goulette. Nearly a dozen four or five-star hotels and luxurious bed and breakfasts have sprung up in Tunis to cater the international tourists. There are hordes of entertainment opportunities available in this city that ranges from rhythmic dance and music session in the evenings to daylong sightseeing sessions. Tunis is also host to an array of inexpensive accommodation option where the budget travellers can board in yet receive all the minimal comforts. Rented houses and hostels are easily available in Tunis and all are situated within accessible limits from the major places of interest in the city.
Interior of Bardo Museum
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Houses in Tunis
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