00:00Tounette
00:08Often seen as simply a beach destination, Tunisia has a bucket full of surprising tourist attractions and things to do for those that venture off the sandy shores.
00:18Tunisia was Rome's breadbasket, and the cultural riches the Romans left behind are more than enough reason to visit.
00:24But the history of Arab empires has also bestowed the country with some of the region's most beautiful examples of Islamic architecture.
00:33In this video, we explore the best things to do in Tunisia.
00:37We've collected a list of the top things to do in Tunisia, so make sure to include them in your list if you're a visitor.
00:44At first in the list, number 1, El Jem Amphitheater.
00:49The walls of the mighty Roman amphitheater of El Jem dwarf the surrounding modern town.
00:54This incredibly well-preserved Roman relic is Tunisia's big sightseeing highlight.
01:03One of the most popular things to do on day trips from the coastal resorts.
01:09And one of the best examples of amphitheater architecture left standing in the world.
01:14The monumental bulk of the walls are a reminder of Rome's once-mighty grip across North Africa.
01:24Number 2, Carthage.
01:26If you're looking for the picture-perfect beach escape,
01:28Then the island of Jerba checks all the right boxes.
01:35The island town of Hamsuk is the main point of interest off the beach.
01:41With an old-town district that is a muddle of whitewashed houses.
01:47Hamsuk's shopping is an attraction in itself.
01:49With plenty of handicraft vendors for browsing and haggling opportunities off the beach.
01:57But it's those sandy strips of shoreline out of town that are the island's most popular highlight.
02:05Number 3, Sidi Bou Said, Impossibly cute.
02:08An amazingly photogenic, Sidi Bou Said is a clifftop village of petite dimensions that seem to have fallen off an artist's canvas.
02:19Unsurprisingly, artists have faded this little hamlet.
02:23Now a high-class suburb of the capital Tunis, for decades.
02:30The whitewashed alleyways, wrought iron window frames.
02:33And colorful blue doors are Tunisian village architecture at their finest.
02:41While the Mediterranean backdrop is the cherry on top.
02:46Number 4, Kirwa.
02:48With mosques, madrasas, and tombs aplenty,
02:51Kirwa has more than its fair share of monuments,
02:54as the fourth most important city for those of the Muslim faith.
02:58The Arabic architecture here is truly inspiring,
03:03and the skyline is full of skinny minarets and bulky domes.
03:09But it's probably the back alleys of the city's medina that steal the show.
03:15With narrow, maze-like lanes lined with crumbling colorful houses,
03:19Kirwa's old town has an enchanting,
03:22lost-in-time atmosphere that is a true highlight of a visit here.
03:25Number 5, Seuss Medina.
03:30Overlooked by the mighty fortifications of the Ribbit and Kasbah.
03:34The medina in Seuss just begs to be explored.
03:39This lovely old town district is a warren of looping lanes,
03:43rimmed by whitewashed houses.
03:45And a shopping paradise with a tempting selection of ceramics,
03:50leatherwork, and metalwork on display.
03:52Away from the stalls along the bustling souk streets,
03:57the quiet and rambling back alleys,
04:00dusted in white and blue,
04:02are a charming place to dive and ensample local life.
04:07Number 6, Shot El Jared.
04:09This sprawling salt pan,
04:14most easily reached on a day trip from the desert town of Tozer,
04:18is a desolate and otherworldly scene that wows all who visit with its stark and brutal beauty.
04:26The scenery here depends on the season you visit.
04:29In summer, the moonscaped surroundings of the Shot El Jared are a storybook panorama brought to life.
04:39Filled with shimmering mirages on the horizon and jigsaw puzzle pieces of blindingly white,
04:45cracked land underfoot.
04:48Number 7, Hammamet.
04:51Hammamet is all about the beach.
04:52This laid-back town on the Cap Bon Peninsula is Tunisia's top Sun Ansi resort,
05:00dedicated to easygoing beach vacations.
05:04The town itself, with its pretty white buildings set beside a bright blue sea,
05:09has bundles of Mediterranean charm,
05:11which woos all who come to sunbathe on the soft, white sand.
05:14For many who come here,
05:18off-the-beach pursuits total up to nothing more strenuous than gentle strolls in the Medina.
05:23Old Town,
05:25and a spot of shopping in the restored Old Town Souks.
05:29Number 8, Tunis Medina.
05:31Although Tunisia's capital is mostly visited to view the two major tourist attractions of Carthage
05:36and the Bardo Museum,
05:39the Medina district of central Tunis is well worth spending an extra night in the city for.
05:45The winding alleys of this Old Town neighborhood,
05:48with their souks, shopping streets, mosques, and monuments, are fun to explore.
05:54Don't miss visiting the rooftop of the Amayad-era Olive Tree Mosque,
05:59the Medina's most famous landmark.
06:02While wandering the Medina,
06:03and make sure to seek out the clutch of small museums and restored dars hidden within the narrow lanes.
06:10Number 9, Ribbit of Monaster,
06:12One of Tunisia's most recognizable monuments,
06:15the Ribbit of Monaster was the earliest fortress built in Tunisia during the 8th century Abbasid conquest,
06:22and one of the earliest in the entirety of North Africa.
06:25This sea-fronting fortress is an exceptional example of medieval defensive architecture,
06:30with its main features of high crenellated walls, watchtowers, and internal courtyards.
06:35For many visitors, the Ribbit is most famous today because of its use as a film location during the mid-20th century,
06:43including its starring role in Monty Python's cult classic Life of Brian.
06:48At last in the list, number 10, Jirba.
06:56If you're looking for the picture-perfect beach escape,
06:59then the island of Jirba checks all the right boxes.
07:03The island town of Hamsuk is the main point of interest off the beach,
07:10with an old-town district that is a muddle of whitewashed houses.
07:18Hamsuk's shopping is an attraction in itself,
07:20with plenty of handicraft vendors for browsing and haggling opportunities off the beach.
07:32Now it's time to hear from you what's your favorite things to do in Tunisia.
07:36Is there something we missed?
07:38Let us know in the comments section below,
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