Living History in Tunis!, Tunis, Tunisia

In Tunisia鈥檚 capital, Tunis, the term 鈥渓iving history鈥� really does apply. Here, periods of conquest, trade and independence have woven into the city鈥檚 fabric and culture a rich and complex flavour that becomes apparent wherever you explore. Despite that, my boyfriend and I decided to stay in nearby Sidi Bou Said, both for logistical reasons as well as aesthetical ones; we wanted a quick access by car to other parts of the country and we also wanted to spend a couple of nights in this beautiful town that bears resemblance to the Greek island of Santorini.

Tunis is divided into the old city, known as the medina, and the new city, or ville nouvelle in French. Ave Habib Bourguiba is the large avenue running through the new city from the clock tower to the Cathedral of St Vincent de Paul. It then turns into Ave de France, which runs for a few blocks until ending at the Place de la Victoire and the Port de France, a large free-standing gate that used to be the entrance to the medina 鈥� getting lost once you pass the main entrance gate is all part of the fun! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Living History in Tunis!
Guide Location: Tunisia » Tunis
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Mark Vella Gera
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

Ave Habib Bourguiba
clock tower
Cathedral of St Vincent de Paul
Ave de France
Place de la Victoire
Port de France
medina
souks
Zaytouna Mosque

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