Tunis

The history of Tunis is comprised of many conquerors like Romans, Turks, Spanish, French, Vandals, Phoenicians and Byzantines etc. This town came into existence around fourth century B.C and the original name of this town was Tunes which was discovered by Berbers and over the time preoccupied by Numidians. In 146 BC, Tunis was destroyed by the Romans and the city was reconstructed under the Roman Control. Nowadays, Tunis is well known as the capital city and the largest city of Tunisia with population of around over than 3, 980, 500 people.

The heritage culture of Tunis involves many museums, festivals, music, libraries, sports and many other famous things. The well-known events and festivals of Tunis include Carthage Festival, Medina Festival, Eid Al Fitr, Eid Al Adha, Kharja Festival, World Music Festival and lot more.

Sightseeing in Tunis

Sightseeing in Tunis involves many museums, mosques, markets, traditional cafes and Tunis bay. Few famous places to visit are Medina of Tunis, Tourbet El Bey Mausoleum, Carthage Room, National Bardo Museum, Zitouna Mosque, and Dar Ben Abdallah etc. Tourists can see displays of fabrics, furniture, textiles, costumes, ornaments and many other things at Dar Ben Abdallah museum. For wide range of water sports, travelers can visit and enjoy at the La Marsa beach of Tunis. People can make a visit to Halfaouine Market of Tunis for best shopping at affordable prices.

Visitors who love golf can go to the Carthage Golf Course and can enjoy the game. Tunis Zoo and Belvedere Park are also places of attraction for children as well as their parents to make the trip enjoyable. The Gorjani garden and Habib Thameur garden are the places full of flowers which attract tourists. Sports clubs including Stade Tunisien, Club African, and Esperance Sportive De Tunis are also a part of attractive sightseeing in Tunis.

Airlines flying to Tunis

 Egypt Air, British Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines and Lufthansa provide very cheap air fares to visit Tunis

Passport and Visa requirements for US Citizens

U.S. citizens are required to present a valid passport that has at least one blank visa page and the passport should not expire within six months of the last day you are in the country. U.S. citizens are not required to secure a visa in advance of travel to the country. You may stay in the country without a visa for a stay of up to 120 days.