Tunisia Medina:

Discovered by Arabs in the 7th century, this legendary Medina once was Tunis. Today, this marvelous site has been marked as an UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the touch of antiquity and royalty. Its twisted streets are clogged with majestic palaces and monuments hailing from different epochs. The whole royal touch renders it an extraordinary feel and it feels as if one has landed altogether on a new planet. Maze streets of Medina are embellished with hidden mansions and magnificent ancient architects.

Medina’s architectures are an idyllic spot to visit, as the narrow streets are cool during summers and warm during winters. Because the streets are narrow, houses had to be built aloft, eventually building the vaults and rooms above the streets. This appearance of it renders the central lane a subterranean feel. During the 19th century, the French built up the Ville Nouvelle which led to mass withdrawal of Medina as locals left their ancestral houses to settle in the posh suburban seaside homes.

Zaouias, the complexes encircling a tomb of a saint and huge palaces were transformed to manage the new arrivals. The 1930’s and 1940’s witnessed vast demolition motivated for sweeping the slums and clearing the roads for swift vehicle movements. The demolition days have passed long since and there are numerous organizations aiming for conservation. Medina’s most trim area is located near the Place du Gouvernement.

Kairouan:

Kairouan, the revered city is one of the most consecrated Islam cities. This walled city presents a mysterious appearance with dilapidated, white-washed, blue and green colored houses, some of which hang bird cages and are marked with Fatima’s hand, yet they appear to be exotic. Here, Arabs marked their presence when they arrived from the east in 670 AD and established this spot as their first base in Kairouan. Kairouan is venerated too highly in the Islamic hierarchy and it is regarded as seven visits to this holy spot equals to one visit to Mecca. If you haven’t lost in other Medina’s of Tunisia, this holy city is sure to stagger you. Over here, selling carpets and praising gods are regarded as most revered occupations. Grab some beautiful carpets and preserve them as the most cherished items for your lifetime to mark your visit to the holy city of Kairouan.

Tabarka:

A serene coastal town with a fortifying old Genoese Fort (unfortunately closed for the public) slouching over a long stretch of enticing white sand, Tabarka is locally coined as ‘music town’ which can be attributed to music festivals taking place over here. Your pleasant stay in Tabarka for a few months can shift you from sophisticated jazz festival to the sounds of Latin or Rai beats. You will go hip-shaking alike the others who get down on the floor for the whole day. Tabarka is a bit less developed boasting old-fashioned ambiance and pavement cafes. However, it is a Tunisians fun spot and rarely interrupted by foreigners. You may find the locals hooking upon the shishas.

Tozeur:

Past chasing the magnificent landscape of salt Lake Chott el-Jerid, you will discover the vast and exceptional palmeraie that covers Tozeur. Get down in the salt lake, as it appears like a snow-covered sheet which runs for miles ahead. If you step on the crackling surface of salt lake, the salt gets stuck to your shoe and the salt lake’s water is clearly visible beneath. Also, this lovely salt lake remains dry for 10 months in the year and offers a causeway build over it. Make sure that you catch a walk above it and grab all the stunning views it affords. If you head in Tozeur town’s old quarters, you will come across small maze with captivating exquisite brickwork houses, arches and walls. Stroll in the tangled streets and explore the charming side of this lovely town.

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The bone-dry landscapes on the south reclining close by Tozeur afford a splendid contrasting view with the sparkling waters of Mediterranean Sea that cover Tunisia’s Northern and Eastern shores. The tranquil northern coast beaches loom as a surprise package to the tourists who huddle the extensive sandy stretches of Hammamet and Monastir. The much-hyped and popular Star War film sets witnesses visits of loads of tourists. Tunis, capital city of Tunisia although gritty is famed for its energetic characteristic of being a vibrant urban centre. The walls of Medina are packed with large numbers of tourists and even merchandisers keen for making money.

Tunisia is an amazing retreat and promises for a pleasant stay; it affords soothing accommodation amenities like luxurious, air-conditioned site in the midst of the remote desert; atypical sophisticated rural shelter on Jerba Island; early merchants’ Inns embellished with kaleidoscopic titles and fine courtyards. Although, package-tourism in the country has contributed largely for bringing development and raised employment in certain parts of the country, most of the orthodox locals bear loathe against modern influences. Therefore, tour around lightly and peek-a-boo at its fascinating and diverse-cultural facades.

Tourist attractions

Tunis:

Tunis is an exciting city for viewing Tunisia’s contrasting western and eastern characteristics; however don’t expect much from this city as it is by no manner a fascinating city of Tunisia. Tourist exploring the city will find sights of tousled streets of Medina clogged with buyers and sellers carting goods around, enclosed with the smell of spices and sweat. Its mess can be transferable and you may find yourself bargaining over a buck, before you lounge and sip cozily in a sidewalk café.

Stroll in the boulevards of Ave Habib Bourguiba where locals catch up a leisurely walk in the evenings, even this straight street of Ville Nouvelle contrasts the entangled Medina’s maze. Apart from this, Tunis’s attraction lays down in the exteriors of the city. Grab the captivating sights of Tunisia’s archaeological ruins in the splendid array of Bardo Museum and antique remnants of the old Carthage. Make your evenings pleasant by heading in the dazzling Mediterranean suburb of Sidi Bou Said where families, romantic couples and naughty kids gather for catching up fun. However, make sure that you explore Tunis during day time as during that time Tunis is shimmering with its gorgeous sun-bleached look.