Tunisia
Tunisia has a long list of attractions that draws large number of tourists to this country. From the Roman age hot springs at Hamman Mellegue to the ultra modern age sets Star Wars, its verdant to astral scenes have seen more action than any other nation. There are exotic locations and breath taking sceneries that compel you to return to this beautiful country again and again.
Travel to Tunisia
A reasonable network of international airlines connects Tunisia to rest of the world. The major international airports in Tunisia are at Jerba, Tunis-Carthage and Monastir. The national airline of the country called Tunis Air has regular flights from number of countries in Europe, Middle East and North Africa. But the country does not have direct flights from Asia, North or South America. You can also reach Tunisia via Ferry if you are in France or Italy. Taking a taxi is a good option if you are in Algeria. Tunisia has a good network of public transportation system within the country. The domestic airlines network is not very well developed but reasonable. The rest modes of transports may it be buses or trains are well developed. The bus as well as the train journey is comfortable as well as fast. The buses connect even the most remote locations of the country. There are special taxis in Tunisia called the lounges. These lounges are a comfortable and a quick way to get around in the country. These lounges have rates that are monitored by the government and hence are quite reasonable.
Attractions
There are whole lots of attractions in Tunisia to attract the tourists. One of the most famous attractions is the Bardo Museum. It is regarded as Tunisia’s top museum. This superb, must-see compilation offers a taste of antique days, accommodated in a magnificent fortress. The countless amazingly well conserved mosaics, with their images of Gods are striking, and comprise some of Africa's oldest. The most valuable of Bulla Regia's mosaics can be seen here. Another attraction of Tunisia is the Carthage. Founded by Phoenicians and abode of Hannibal, Carthage was among the best cities of the olden world. The place keeps its natural magnificence, with flourishing flora and outstanding sights over the gulf. Places of interest are the museum and unearthed quarter on top of Byrsa Hill, the Antonine pools, the Punic harbors, the Sanctuary of Tophet and the Roman amphitheatre. Tozeur is also among the most admired travelers' stops in Tunisia, and has been so ever since the Capsian era that is from 8000 BC. Its main appeals are a convoluted aged town, a stunning museum and its huge palmeraie or the palm jungle on the northern rim of the Chott el Jerid. Situated about 435km southwest of Tunis, partly the excitement is just getting at that place: the way from Kebili traverses the dried salt marsh by land bridge. The city's lovely old quarter, Ouled el-Hadef, was constructed in the 14th century as an abode to a merchant kin. Cap Bon Peninsula is also a great attraction in Tunisia. This fertile peninsula extends out into the Mediterranean Sea up to northeastern part of Tunis. Cap Bon has spectacular Beaches and among the top attractions in the country. Sufetula is one of North Africa’s best-conserved ancient Roman cities. Sufetula is soaked with shrines, colossal bows and bath intricate that talk of an olden society that actually knew how to live.
Language
The official language of Tunisia is Arabic. Other languages commonly spoken in Tunisia are French, German and English
Shopping
There are number of good quality and price controlled shops in Tunisia. You can buy great stuff like handicrafts, beautiful birdcages, carpets and lot of local arts and crafts in Tunisia. Also you can get beautiful hand carved olive wood kitchen articles, salad bowls, lamps, vases and bracelets. The artifacts available in the local markets of the country give you a true picture of the local culture and people of the country.
Destinations in Tunisia
Tunis
One of the most visited destinations in Tunisia is the Tunis. Weighed against the majority of mammoth cities elsewhere in the globe, Tunis comes across as slight more than a big country town. The city center is dense and simple to wander, with about each thing that is vital to travelers in the medina and the packed in vile nouvelle. The medina is the ancient and edifying hub of contemporary Tunis and a superb place to get a sense for life in the town. Constructed during the 7th century, it lost its position as Tunis Central when the French captured in the 20th century.
For more information about Tunisia please visit Res till Tunisien WHich is a swedish page about Tunisen.
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