page_title: Tourism in Tunisia
section_title: Attractions
hierarchical_section_title: Tourism in Tunisia / Attractions
caption_attribution_description: English: Old Medina of Tunis is a UNESCO world heritage site, considered as a labyrinth of Souks, Museums and palaces from the 17th century.
context_page_description: Tourism in Tunisia is an industry that generates around 9.4 million arrivals per year, which makes it one of the most visited countries in Africa. Tunisia has been an attractive destination for tourists since the beginning of the 1960s.
  Among Tunisia's tourist attractions are its cosmopolitan capital city of Tunis, the ancient ruins of Carthage, the Muslim and Jewish quarters of Djerba, and coastal resorts outside Monastir. According to The New York Times, Tunisia is "known for its golden beaches, sunny weather and affordable luxuries."
context_section_description: Tunisia's attractions are of different types according to the region: 
  Tunis, the largest city and capital and its suburbs mainly Le Bardo,and the mythical must-visit northern suburbs of Carthage, Sidi Bou Said, La Goulette and La Marsa
  Bizerte and its surroundings
  The North-West for its forests in Ain Draham and picturesque coastal mountains close to Tabarka
  The Cap Bon: Hammamet, Nabeul and surroundings
  The Sahel, Tunisia: the beach resorts of Sousse, Monastir, Mahdia
  The religious city of Kairouan, the former capital of the country, the fourth capital of Islam and the city of the oldest mosque in Africa Great Mosque of Kairouan
  The Island of Djerba
  The Sahara and the touristic and relaxing cities of Douz, Tozeur and the famous Tataouine, one of the locations of the Star Wars Saga.
caption: Medina of Tunis, a UNESCO world heritage site
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