Tunis, Tunisia

This picturesque city has broad French boulevards lined with shady eucalyptus trees and peaceful flowering gardens. The old medina, bustling with souks, was built around the 8th-century Great Mosque. Several museums in town are worth a look, including the Dar Ben Abdallah, housing a beautiful collection of costumes, and the Bardo Museum, displaying a vibrant collection of Roman mosaics and tapestries. A visit to the ancient city of Carthage reveals a large site of renowned ruins which include ancient Roman baths, houses, cisterns and more.

Language: Arabic     Currency: Tunisian dinar (TND)