Best places: Historic sites in Tunisia

Ancient Roman amphitheater, known for its preserved state, hosting rare artifact displays & events.

Stone remnants of a 6th century BCE–town, featuring tombs, arches & a well-preserved Roman theater.

Sprawling & well-preserved 8th-century coastal fort, now home to a Museum of Islamic Art.

Iconic 600s mosque with hulking fortress walls, a square minaret & ornate architectural details.

Opulent mausoleum & resting place for President Habib Bourguiba, featuring minarets & a golden dome.

👍👍 Located at the entrance to the medina, it was erected by the Aghlabid ruler Aboul Abbas I, nearly thirty years after the construction of the ribat of Sousse. This mosque is emblematic of a city which, a few years after the reign of Ziadet-Allah I, became the second city of Ifriqiya and the Sahel....

This small fort first built in the 8th century & expanded in 821 features a tower for scenic views.

👍👍 Mahdia (Arabic: المهدية al-Mahdīyah) is a Tunisian coastal city with 62,189 inhabitants, south of Monastir and southeast of Sousse.Mahdia is a provincial centre north of Sfax. It is important for the associated fish-processing industry, as well as weaving. It is the capital of Mahdia Governorate.The...

😐 We were quite excited to see what the Fort had to offer as the site is very old and historic. We were quite underwhelmed when we arrived to what was a completely deserted fort. As laughable as that may sound as the fort is no longer operational, this fort, as a tourist attraction is very sparse and...

👍👍 Oh this is a magical venue, loaded with history- architecture, theatre, music, variety shows... it's just gorgeous. From the facade to the the door ..it just oozes style. And it makes you feel sophisticated and grown up!

👍👍 Entry is a bargain at 8 dinars to the whole archaeological site. It takes about 2 hours to see everything. Bring water. Visited in June, and was the only visitor at the time. The amphitheatre looks fantastic and you are able to go into the centre, underneath (where animals would be kept), and aroun...

👍👍 An impressive restoration of a Spanish fort built on Roman foundations. Lovely area to sit by the water and relax (if you ignore all of the rubbish that’s washed up on the rocks or thrown on the ground). Very impressive monument and a real icon along Djerba’s coast line.

👍👍 Great place to visit if you are in the area

👍 Unfortunately the place is not looked after properly and I could see rubbish absolutely everywhere, which is sad. The place itself is interesting and would be great to find some more information in English. It is for free but I would be happy to pay for entry

Relaxed hotel offering breakfast, a restaurant & a cafe, plus an outdoor pool & event space.

👍👍 Machallah nothing but happiness

👍👍 The Yati mosque is not only a beautiful architectural masterpiece, but it also offers a breathtaking sunset view from the top. I was fortunate enough to capture the stunning scene in a photo that truly does not do it justice. If you ever have the chance to visit, make sure to stay until dusk to witn...

Ornate interiors with blue tile work & arches at an important Jewish pilgrimage destination.

😐 The fort can be visited but not the lighthouse.