Medina of Tunis Walking Tour Highlights

Join me on a Medina of Tunis Walking Tour. The Medina (Old Town) of Tunis became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. It displays more than 700 monuments, such as, mosques, mausoleums, palaces, fountains and madrasas (schools). Founded in 698, it developed throughout the Middle Ages. During the Hafsid Dynasty (1230 - 1574), it became the religious and economic center of Tunisia and developed into what we see today. Later, the medina of Tunis became part of the Ottoman empire. The Ottomans built several mosques and palaces. Later, the medina acquired Asian, Roman and Byzantine influences and monuments.
Today, the medina is a maze compact with a cacophony of sites, such as, souks (shops), colorful Arabic doors, hookah bars, perfumeries, cafes, street food and restaurants, herbs, spices, teas, mosques and fountains.
The Bab al-Bhar entry gate is a remnant of the medina wall, which is mostly gone. Walking through the gate transports you back in time to the Place De La Victoire. In the center of the plaza is a fountain, surrounded by street performers and cafes. Keep in mind, the medina is one of the oldest bazaars in the world, dating back to 698. The opulent Royal Victoria Hotel stands at the square.
A highlight is the rooftops that offer incredible views of Tunis and the Al Zaytouna Mosque. I went to the souvenir shop rooftop, but got photos of the cafe rooftop next door, the mosque and medina. #tunisia #medina
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