Favorite sport of Turists

Tunisia - Favorite Spot of Tourists

Tunisia is turning out to be the tourists' favorite destination over the years. The Enfidha International airport due to be completed by October 2009 is looked upon with great hope both by the tourism industry and investors in the country. Regular flights to the UK and the availability of charter flight services have already boosted the tourism industry. However, the signing of the Open Skies agreement will definitely increase the number of visitors to the country.

There are plenty of sites to see in Tunisia, from Roman ruins to French colonial architecture to the Sahara desert. An ancient amphitheater and baths are housed in Carthage. El Jen holds a coliseum almost as impressive as the one in Rome. Tourists can also enjoy Port cities, lush fertile plains and oak forests.

The country is full of history and had been under the rule of the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Berbers, Ottomans, the French etc. It had played an important role in the Second World War. Wherever you go you can find historical remains.

It is a country blessed with natural beauty. Breathtaking mountain regions are a source of inspiration for the visitors going there to take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. The crystal clear sea and its coasts are amazing.

There are many popular tourist destinations in Tunisia. Seclusion from the mainland makes the Isle of Djerba popular. Another factor which makes it famous is that one of the Star Wars is set on this island. A nature loving person can fine peace of mind and quietness here. Wonderful beaches are there in the city of Hammamet & Yassmine Hammamet, which is two parts of the same city. Food loving people and shopping enthusiasts can visit Sousse. There you can enjoy lovely beaches along with having fun. Thirty mins away from Sousse you can find Monastir, another well known destination for tourists. You can enjoy night life here. The city is very calm and quiet with amazing beaches. It is widely known in Tunisia, since it is the hometown of the first Tunisian President Habib Bourguiba.

Tunis is the ancient ruins of the great historical city of Carthage. It is also home to the North Africa American Cemetery. The most visited place in Tunis is probably the medina. It is preserved well. Oang Jamel is out in the middle of the desert. But the most famous Star Wars sets still stands here. Kerkouane is the site which the UNESCO has placed in its list.

Another place worth visiting is Kairouan, the most important Muslim city in North Africa. The most visited site here is the Great Mosque. It is also known as the capital of carpet weaving in Tunisia.

People who are interested in archaeology should definitely visit Dougga. The archaeologists who began excavation were surprised to find a vast town buried under modern villages here. It contains temples and shrines, public squares, public bath and theater, private homes and funerary monuments of different rites.

To summarize, you are sure to find a variety of destinations in Tunisia to your heart's pleasure. A visit to Tunisia is definitely going to be a life time experience for all.

Nice places to see in Tunisia

Nice Places To See In Tunisia

No matter which season it is, Tunisia is a kind of paradise thanks to its coast as a Mediterranean land. Tunisia has very nice places to see. Here you can enjoy yourself with charming sea, discover the numerous sites, cities and museums. Sousse, Monastir, Hammamet and Nabeul, Djerba and Tabarka are the well known resorts.

Combination of sand beaches with perfect water is so inviting for travelers. The place is appropriate not only for swimming but also for kinds of sea sports. Also, short boat rides are available.
In southern resort areas, sea sports can be practiced for most of the year. Riding, hiking, tennis, hunting are additional ones. For the amateurs, lessons are available at a
reasonable cost.

Accommodation does not create any problems due to comfortable hotels that are next to. As a visitor you may choose either International Cuisine or Tunuisian Cuisine. Summer is the most crowded season but also is the most available time for maximum activities. Festivals of summer provide you a chance to know Tunisian local folklore.

Having a historical past, visitors can experience more than one culture in Tunisia such as Romans, Vandals, Byzantines, Turks, Spanish and French. As a result, well preserved museums are also places to visit in Tunisia.

Though the modern structure of Tunis, the capital of Tunusia, it is not a typical tourist site.You can have one day trip. Bardo museum with its selection of mosaics and the very well kept zoo are nice places to see in Tunisia. Zitouna is the main mosque of Tunis. It also has an historical heritage as well as its being a house of worship. Named and known also as "Gate to the Sea" or "Porte de France". Bab el Bahr is a kind of symbol becuse of its being a gate between the oriental part and the European part of Tunis. Bardo Musem with its selection of mosaics and the very well kept zoo are nice places to see in Tunis, too

The coastal resorts of Hammamet, Nabeul, and Sousse are for travelers who would like to spend time on beaches.The best Roman ruins are in Dougga, about 100 km inland and uphill from Tunis. Each July and August, there is Dougga Festival of classical drama. The Dar Charait Museum is the second freqently visited museum in Tunisia after Bardo Museum.

The Tunisian City Matmata is where Star Wars desert scenes were shot, With its fame, curious travelers and fans of the movie visit Matmata. Matmata's fame also comes from the unusual houses that were dugged vertically to the ground.

Visit Tunis in Tunisia

Visit Tunis in Tunisia

Tunis is the capital and most populous city of Tunisia. As of 2004, the city itself had a population of 728,453, and perhaps around 2 million in the greater Tunis metropolitan area.

The city is located in the northeastern part of the country, on the shore of Lake Tunis (Arabic: El Bahira; French: Lac de Tunis), which is a natural lagoon. Lake Tunis is connected to the Gulf of Tunis (which is part of the Mediterranean Sea) by a canal which terminates at Tunis' port, La Goulette (Arabic: Halq al Wadi).

Tunis a very ancient city, dating back to at least the 2nd millennium BC, as "Tunes". The city was originally founded by the Berbers, later occupied by the Numidians, and eventually taken over by the Phoenicians from the nearby city of Carthage. After a brief period where the Berbers reestablished control, and a Greek occupation by King Agathocles of Sicily, the Carthaginians again regained control over the city. The Carthaginian Empire, including Tunis, along with the city of Carthage, was however in turn eventually destroyed by the Romans at the end of the third Punic War, in 146 BC. The city of Tunis was however eventually rebuilt during the reign of the Roman Emperor Augustus. Tunis however remained of secondary importance after Carthage (which was also rebuilt) until the early Islamic period, when Carthage was finally destroyed for good.

Due to its rich history, there are many ancient and historic sites to see in Tunis. These include the Aghlabid Ez-Zitouna Mosque ("Mosque of the Olive") which dates back to 723, the Dar-al-Bey (the Bey's palace), and the Great Mosque. Additionally the ruins of Carthage are just a short distance away from the city, to the Northeast.

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