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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Tunis

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Tunis, Tunisia

Updated April 9, 2024

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Tunis Medina, Tunis.

Tunis, Tunisia

Tunis Medina

The ancient heart of Tunis is an enormous maze of narrow streets and alleyways.

Tunis, Tunisia

Hotel du Lac

Some believe this abandoned Brutalist masterpiece inspired George Lucas's Sandcrawler.
Villa Yvonne

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Villa Yvonne

A ghostly mansion in the middle of downtown Tunis.
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A section of the Tophet.

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Tophet at Carthage

An ancient burial ground believed to have been used for ritual sacrifice.
8 miles from Tunis

Carthage, Tunisia

Byrsa Hill

An ancient Phoenician citadel once stood at the site where Queen Dido first landed, according to legend.
8 miles from Tunis
Three doors leading to the internal court

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Abandoned Casino

This gem of Moorish architecture is slowly disintegrating along the coast of this charming town.
10 miles from Tunis
A courtyard in the museum.

Carthage, Tunisia

Dar El Annabi

This museum in the famously blue neighborhood of Sidi Bou Saïd showcases a traditional Tunisian lifestyle.
10 miles from Tunis
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