Tunis is brimming with history: the mausoleums of the medina that have remained unchanged for centuries; the Roman ruins at the original site of Carthage, in the city’s northeastern suburbs; and ...

Under the Almohads and the Hafsids, from the 12th to the 16th century, Tunis was considered one of the greatest and wealthiest cities in the Islamic world. Some 700 monuments, including palaces, ...

Enter the Medina of Tunis via Rue du Pacha for an introduction to the city’s historic core. Founded in 698CE, the ancient walled city is home to tranquil bougainvillea-scented alleyways and a ...

Tunis' medina - or old town - was once the economic and political hub of the capital, until a push to modernise the city in the 1960s led to an exodus that left the area neglected and its historic ...

In the old medina of Tunis, a wall installation titled "1001 Bricks" showcases the talents of "invisible" creators, including art students, people with disabilities and school dropouts.Led by Swiss ...

A night in Dar el Medina is like “staying in a small castle,” said Jason George in the Chicago Tribune. Tucked into the heart of Tunis’ “1,300-year-old medina,” this restored, family ...

Medina of Tunis (UNESCO/TBS) Under the Almohads and the Hafsids, from the 12th to the 16th century, Tunis was considered one of the greatest and wealthiest cities in the Islamic world. Some 700 ...