Medina means city in Arabic. Today, it usually refers to the historical part of town, built centuries ago during the Arabs conquest of Africa. In Tunisia, a thick brick wall protects the medina, and there’s always a ribat or kasbah (a fort) as well. Nowadays, most medinas are still standing, and it’s where you’ll find […]
Category: Africa
El Jem Museum and Amphitheater
El Jem is famous all over Tunisia for its spectacular amphitheater, a UNESCO world heritage site, and for the El Jem Museum of Archaeology, home to many wonders. El Jem is home to the third-largest amphitheater left in the world after the one in Rome and the one in Capoue, and it’s also Tunisia’s most […]
Roman ruins in Tunisia – A walk through time
Out-of-the-beaten path, exploring the Roman ruins in Tunisia will awake the adventurer in you. Here, civilizations have mixed for centuries, creating a unique architectural landscape. At a crossroads between Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, Tunisia’s strategic location has made the country rich in history. From the Phoenicians up to the Arabs, the cities have […]
Bulla Regia – The Royal City
Bulla Regia, a quiet little town between Tunis and the Algerian border, hides many treasures. Bulla Regia is more than 2000 years old, and in its heart, you’ll find an incredibly well preserved Tunisian archaeological site. Get ready to discover one of Africa’s oldest city and learn about the ancestor of air conditioning. Disclaimer: This […]
Road trip itinerary: Cap Bon and Kerkouane
The Cap Bon, off of Tunisia’s East coast is a popular beach destination among locals. Even during wintertime, the coast is worth visiting, with impressive views, white-sanded beaches, and interesting local culture. Driving along the Cap Bon is the perfect road trip, you can explore everything in one day, or take more time if you […]
A walk through Monastir’s Medina
Founded in 960 BC by the Carthaginians, Monastir, then called Rous Penna, was the starting point of Cesar’s conquest of North Africa. The walls and the old city (medina) you see today were built in 796 when the Arabs took control of the area. The city quickly became an important religious and military center. Especially […]
Visit Carthage: Hannibal’s ancient capital
Tunisia is a country rich in history. A part of it used to form the Carthage Empire, which dominated most of the Mediterranean during the 4th century BC, thanks to its famous leader Hannibal. Now a modern city not far from the capital, Tunis, some part of the ancient Carthage can still be visited. Excavation […]
