A beautifully cultured city, Tunis is located on the Mediterranean Sea, behind Lake Tunis and the port of La Goulette. Tunis extends along the coastal plain and the hills that surround it like a jewel on the edge of the sea.
Tunis is built on a hill slope down to the lake of Tunis. These hills contain the places Notre-Dame de Tunis, Ras Tabia, La Rabta, La Kasbah, Montfleury and La Manouba.
At Tunis’ center lies the historical medina. It is a true architectural wonder and became a UNESCO Humanity World Heritage site in 1979. Lined with covered passages and alleys, the medina is a vibrant and colorful area of trade. Merchants display leather, tin, even delicate filigree to the holiday vacationer. The air is filled with intoxicating scents and spices.
The ancient medina will enchant visitors with a living museum, centers of trade and learning, and restaurants, mosques and ancient palaces. Beautiful jewelry, incense, brass and olive wood shine in the sun. Brightly colored garments and carpets dazzle the eye. Beyond such souvenirs lies the Mosque of the Olive Tree, El Zitouna, old as the town itself.
