Top Things to do in Tunis Governorate
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The 10 Best Free Things to do in Tunis Governorate, Tunis Governorate
Discover the best top things to do in Tunis Governorate, Tunisia including D'Art Lella Salha & Des metiers, North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial, Centro storico, Marche central de Tunis, Fondouk El Ghala, The doors of the medina, Medina of Tunis, Zitouna Mosque, Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul, Mosque Sidi Youssef, Bab El Bhar.
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1. D'Art Lella Salha & Des metiers
2. North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Open Hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-16:00. Closed on Weekends The 27-acre North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial in Tunisia is the finally resting place for 2,841 of America's military fallen, their headstones set in straight lines subdivided into nine rectangular plots by wide paths, with decorative pools at their intersections. Along the southeast edge of the burial area, bordering the tree-lined terrace leading to the memorial is the Wall of the Missing which contain 3,724 names. Most honored here lost their lives in World War II in military activities ranging from North Africa to the Persian Gulf. The chapel and the memorial court, which contain large maps in mosaic and ceramic depicting the operations and supply activities of American forces across Africa to the Persian Gulf, were designed to harmonize with local architecture. The chapel interior is decorated with polished marble, flags and sculpture.
Reviewed By wrappen
The reason for my trip to Tunisia is that my grandfather is buried in the cemetery, and I've always wanted to visit. The second in my family to do so since he was interred at the end of the war (my grandmother, being the first, in 1966), I wasn't sure what to expect. The Superintendent, Ryan, and his associate, Atef, were amazing. A tour of the cemetery, with notes and backup stories, an explanation of what US servicemen and women were doing in the region, obvious care and interest in their job and in giving due respect and honor to the dead - all greatly appreciated, making me feel that my grandfather has and will continue to be appreciated for his service, long after we, his descendants, pass on. It's a worthy tribute in these rather troubled times, to see that those who were brave, honorable people doing what they believed right, are treated in dignity and peace. Thank you, Ryan, Thank you Atef, for a day I will remember a long time.
3. Centro storico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 517 reviews
Reviewed By Q384TZracheld - Quebec City, Canada
We spent an entire day walking around in Sidi Bou Said. There are vendors and boutiques everywhere. When we got hungry or thirsty we would stop in a restaurant which all had amazing views. The quality of food and service was good, but very different then anything I had ever eaten.
4. Marche central de Tunis, Fondouk El Ghala
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
It was fun to explore the fabulous fresh produce and spice section of the central market, especially when it was such a hassle free experience.
5. The doors of the medina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
The yellow, blue and green doors are beautiful and many are quite intricately decorated. They add to the atmosphere of the medina.
6. Medina of Tunis
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,756 reviews
The city’s old quarter hearkens back to the opulence once prevalent from the 12th to the 16th century.
Reviewed By Ironsides2014 - Gladstone, United States
This was truly an Amazing place. So much to witness and experience in one place. You see narrow streets, mosques, historic buildings, vendors with food, jewelry, carpets and much more. You can go to the rooftop and view lots of the area. Highly recommend.
7. Zitouna Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 379 reviews
This mosque dates back to around 860.
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
This is the oldest mosque (foundation dates back to 732AD) in Tunis and is enormous consisting of the prayer room, courtyard, galleries, university, ancillary rooms and outbuildings. As non-muslims, we could not enter but did get good views from the rooftop terraces of a few shops.
8. Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 331 reviews
Reviewed By Joe_AR1087 - Chicago, United States
Wonderful cathedral in which I had the chance to go in and see. They had mass which of course is in French and to get in there is security to make sure you don’t have weapons which I assume to protect from extreme terrorists who don’t like non Muslims. Definitely check it out and it shows some history in there.
9. Mosque Sidi Youssef
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
This was the first Ottoman style mosque built in Tunisia and its lovely octagonal minaret with the green tiles makes it a good orientation point in the medina. The mosque is open to muslims.
10. Bab El Bhar
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 378 reviews
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
This is one of the gates to the medina, located at the end of Ave Habib Bourguiba on Place de la Victoire. Whenever we walked here there were always street performers entertaining a small crowd.
