Tunis — tijd en weer

Bezienswaardigheden en historische plekken

• The Medina of Tunis (UNESCO) is a labyrinth of 12th–16th-century lanes centred on the Ez-Zitouna Mosque, the country's main spiritual hub.
• Carthage is an archaeological park of Punic and Roman ruins on the bay shore, 15 km from the city centre.
• Avenue Habib Bourguiba is the grand boulevard of the new town in 'Parisian Africa' style, lined with a theatre and clock tower.
• The blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said, 20 km from the capital, is a must-visit for its sweeping Mediterranean views.

Musea

• The Bardo National Museum holds one of the world's largest collections of Roman mosaics, housed in a former beylical palace.
• The Carthage Museum displays Punic and Roman artefacts on Byrsa Hill, overlooking the Bay of Tunis.
• The Dar Ben Abdallah Museum is an 18th-century mansion in the medina presenting traditional urban life.

Waar je tijd doorbrengen

• Wander the souks of the medina, the best place to bargain for spices, ceramics, leather and silver.
• El Ali rooftop café offers a panoramic terrace over the Ez-Zitouna Mosque with mint tea and pine nuts.
• Catch the TGM commuter train to suburban La Marsa for its seaside promenade and dune-backed beach.

Lokale keuken

Try brik with egg and tuna at a medina café and lamb couscous at Dar el Jeld, a classic 18th-century mansion turned restaurant.