Northern Tunisia

Northern Tunisia is a region in Tunisia. Regions Cities Tunis — the laid-back capital of Tunisia with easy access to Carthage and a very authentic souk Bizerte La Goulette Hammamet Kairouan — a major site for Islamic pilgrimage El Kef — Byzantine and Ottoman architecture in this small town in the northwest La Marsa Monastir - ancient city with a history back to Phoenecian times; these days home of the main charter flight airport in the country Port El Kantaoui — a popular tourist destination in Tunisia, north of Sousse. Sidi Bou Said — picturesque seaside town of white houses with blue doors and shutters. Sousse - the town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architecture, and also a popular beach resort option Tabarka - Old Phoenician/Roman port city near the Algerian border in far northwest Tunisia. Other destinations Carthage — Phoenician colony, biggest trade metropolis of the antique world; famously razed by the Romans; remnants now encased in a museum; site easily reached by train from Tunis. Dougga — impressive ruins of a remote Roman city El Jem — one of the best preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world. Kerkouane — remnants of the sole untouched Punic settlement which is a UNESCO World Heritage site Quamart — a purpose built beach resort just south of Tunis. Understand Talk Get in Get around See Itineraries Do Eat Drink Stay safe Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!