Tunisia is a travel destination in Northern Africa. Its capital is Tunis. May and April are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Tunisia
Medina of Tunis (city, Greater Tunis) — UNESCO labyrinthine old city — 700 monuments, Zitouna Mosque, and the world's largest carpet market.
Carthage (landmark, Greater Tunis) — UNESCO ruins of the ancient Phoenician metropolis — Antonine Baths, Punic ports, and hilltop Byrsa museum.
Djerba (natural, South-East) — Mediterranean island of white-cube villages, ancient El-Ghriba synagogue, and turquoise lagoon beaches.
Chott el-Djerid (natural, South-West) — Vast salt lake shimmering with mirages — the Star Wars Tatooine set stands at its edge.
El-Jem Amphitheatre (landmark, Centre-East) — UNESCO almost-intact Roman colosseum — third largest in the world, seating 35,000 in its heyday.
Sidi Bou Said (city, Greater Tunis) — Clifftop village of blue doors, bougainvillea, and white arches overlooking the Gulf of Tunis.
Kerkouane (landmark, North-East) — UNESCO Punic city — uniquely well-preserved pre-Roman town with purple-dye workshops and mosaic floors.
Matmata (city, South-East) — Troglodyte Berber village of underground pit homes — used as Luke Skywalker's homestead in Star Wars.
Kairouan (landmark, Centre-East) — UNESCO Islam's fourth holiest city — Great Mosque of Uqba founded 670 AD and basin-pool of the Aghlabids.
Hammamet (natural, North-East) — Tunisia's most popular beach resort — jasmine-scented medina and wide crescent of white-sand beaches.