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Tunis |
General Information:
Tunis, the capital city of Tunisia on the Gulf of Tunis enchants with a typical French flavor. The majestic hills surrounding the city and the stunning Tunis Lake charm with their breathtaking natural views. The medina comprising of antique alleys, mausoleums, ancient architectures, mosques and tiny craft shops reminds of the glorious era of the past. Founded by the Libyans the city was under various colonial dominations until its inclusion into Tunisia. The city is a chief administrative, economic and industrial center and home to a vibrant port. The city center provides a complete urban Mediterranean feel with glitzy hotels, skyscrapers, palm lined avenues, chic boutiques, bars and nightclubs. The population of the city is approximately 80, 0000.
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Tourist Attractions:
The Medina is a grand tourist attraction of the city. Some places worth visiting in the area are The Great Mosque, Aghlabid Ez-Zitouna Mosque and the spectacular Bey's Palace. Bardo Museum in Le Bardo is another major tourist visiting site. The extensive collection of Roman mosaics and the spectacular Carthaginian and Sousse exhibits reminds of the rich Arabiaqn tradition and Culture in the ancient past. Dar Ben Abdallah Museum, St. Vincent de Paul Cathedral, Zitouna Mosque and the Bab el Bahr Gate are other interesting places of visit.
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Transportation:
Tunis-Carthage International Airport located close to the city center serves various national and international flights to the city. The city has a well organized public transportation mainly comprising of buses, taxis, cars and a light rail system. Auto is a popular transport mode due to the city's multiple auto routes. Ferry services are available from the La Goulette harbor to limited destinations like Genova, Marseille and Trapani.
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Shopping:
The Souq is the chief center of shopping in Tunis. The streets are strewed with variety of shops stalls providing a colorful array of traditional Tunisian items and merchandizes.
Carpets, pottery, olive wood crafts, leather goods, souvenirs, bright colored garments, antiques and Berber jewelry attracts the attention. Souk de la Laine provides the unique opportunity of having a glimpse of the fabric weaving process by the hand looms. The gold jewellers' suuq overwhelms with its fascinating array of gold ornaments.
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Hotels:
The city constitutes wonderful accommodation facilities with a wide assortment of hotels, lodges, inns, apartments and bed and breakfasts. Hotel Abou Nawas (Location - Bp 355 Ave Mohamed V Tunis 1080 Tunisia) is a premier tourist hotel preferable mainly for business travelers and affluent classes. The hotel has 282 luxurious rooms and 31 suites. Some exclusive features of the hotel are air condition, conference halls, free parking zone, VIP entrance and lounge, non smoking floor, free deposit boxes, store room, laundry, baby sitter and much more. Hotel Oriental (Address - Ave Jean Jaures 29 Tunis 1001 Tunisia) and Hotel Les Ambassadeurs (Address - 75 Avenue Taieb Mhiri Tunis Belvedere Tunis 1002 Tunisia) are some top class hotels of the city. Hotel L'Orient located nearby to porte de France is a popular mid budgetary hotel.
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