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Tunis
Tunis is the capital and most populous city of
Tunisia.
As of
2004,
the city itself had a population of 728,453, and perhaps around 2 million in the greater
Tunis metropolitan area.
The city is located in the northeastern part of the country, on the shore of Lake Tunis
(Arabic: El Bahira;
French: Lac de Tunis),
which is a natural lagoon. Lake Tunis is connected to the Gulf of Tunis (which is part of the Mediterranean Sea)
by a canal which terminates at Tunis' port, La Goulette (Arabic: Halq al Wadi).
Tunis a very ancient city, dating back to at least the 2nd millennium BC, as "Tunes". The city
was originally founded by the Berbers, later occupied by the Numidians, and eventually taken over by the
Phoenicians from the nearby city of Carthage. After a brief period where the Berbers reestablished control,
and a Greek occupation by King Agathocles of Sicily, the Carthaginians again regained control over the city.
The Carthaginian Empire, including Tunis, along with the city of Carthage, was however in turn
eventually destroyed by the Romans at the end of the third Punic War, in 146 BC.
The city of Tunis was however eventually rebuilt during the reign of the Roman Emperor Augustus.
Tunis however remained of secondary importance after Carthage (which was also rebuilt) until
the early Islamic period, when Carthage was finally destroyed for good.
Due to its rich history, there are many ancient and historic sites to see in Tunis.
These include the Aghlabid Ez-Zitouna Mosque ("Mosque of the Olive") which
dates back to 723, the Dar-al-Bey (the Bey's palace), and the Great Mosque. Additionally
the ruins of Carthage are just a short distance away from the city, to the Northeast.
Minaret, Mosque of Sidi Ben Arous, Tunis, Tunisia Photographic Print
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Here are some posters of Tunis:
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Terrace of the Palais d'Orient, Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa
9" X 12"
Photographic Print
Artist: Charles Bowman.
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Sidi Bou Said, Near Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa
16" X 12"
Photographic Print
Artist: Ethel Davies.
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Minaret, Mosque of Sidi Ben Arous, Tunis, Tunisia
12" X 16"
Photographic Print
Artist: Pershouse Craig.
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Tunisia - Tunis - the Souk El Trouk
16" X 12"
Photographic Print
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Golf de la Soukra, Tunis
18" X 24"
Giclee Print
Artist: Roger Broders.
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Sidi Bou Said, Near Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa
9" X 12"
Photographic Print
Artist: Ethel Davies.
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By Paul Clammer & Donna Wheeler
Lonely Planet
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Experience the best of Tunisia with Lonely Planet. Our 5th edition guides you through the Sahara on camelback and reveals the best amber-sanded beaches. We'll help you navigate the tangled alleys of the Tunis medina, explore the enchanting Roman Ruins of Dougga and hike the Kroumirie Mountains' famous cork oak forests
Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
In this guide:
Relax with our pick of the best beaches
Explore from sea to the Sahara with unizue itineraries
Taste authentic local cuisine with our expert guide
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By E Locken
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The perfect traveling companion, Travel Journal Tunis, Tunisia is newly redesigned for holidaymakers and reflective travellers alike. It includes diary, budget planner, activity planner, packing checklist and other useful aids to help you record and remember every aspect of your trip. This travel journal is an amazing way to record your trip, allowing you to look back on it for years to come. |
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By Jason Hale
Released: 2011-12-22
Kindle Edition
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Launched in 2011, our Concise Guide series will help you turn that next trip into the perfect vacation.
Inside, you'll find valuable tips on:
• Traveling To and From Tunis, Tunisia
• Transportation
• Things to Do
• Places to Shop and Eat
• Hotels and Places to Sleep
• General Travel Advice
• Much More!
Note to Kindle Users: Each edition has been specially formatted for the Kindle, to provide you with the best possible reading experience. |
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By Offbeat Guides
Offbeat Guides
Released: 2010-11-02
Kindle Edition (59 pages)
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Offbeat Guides creates personalized, up-to-date travel guides that cover over 30,000 travel destinations worldwide using a combination of search technology and curation by both amateur and professional travel experts. |
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Michelin Travel Publications
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Perfect for weekend getaways, each In Your Pocket guidebook is divided into four sections. The Background sets the stage with information on region's history, culture and geography. The Exploring section details "must see" sights, classified according to Michelin's renowned star-rating system. A helpful calendar of holidays, shopping, entertainment, and nightlife suggestions as well as important hotel and restaurant information is described in Enjoying Your Visit. The A-Z Factfinder is a reference section, packed with useful information on what travelers need to know when visiting a destination. |
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By Jack Black
Released: 2011-07-24
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Place: Tunis
Country: Tunisia
Map type: City Map for download to an ebook reader.
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By Ernst von Hesse-Wartegg
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First published in 1882, this book offers a remarkably unprejudiced account of life in Tunisia towards the end of the nineteenth century. Touching upon oft-described “archaeological curiosities” only briefly, the author instead concentrates his attention on the country’s “present condition, its towns, districts and people”, making the book an invaluable historical document.
Topics covered within the book include the Bey, his court and administration; the “life and customs” of good society in Tunis”; “life in a Moorish harem”; street-life within the bazaars of Tunis; and a number of chapters on the situation of the Jews of Tunis. The author also travels beyond the capital to a number of provincial towns such as Mater, the holy city of Kairouan and Sfax; spends time in the southern oases; and discusses the lives of Tunisia’s Bedouin and Berber inhabitants. |
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By Borch GmbH
Borch
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Laminated street map in color. Scale 1:12,000. Legend shows places to stay and places of interest, airport, mosques, museums, monuments, castles, caves, beaches, ancient sites, markets, camping sites, harbours, commutertrain. Includes inset of Tunis Olympic Village (1:12,000), La Medina (1:6,000), Tunisia Northeast (1:1,000,000), Tunis & Region (1:100,000). Legend in 5 languages, including English. Climate charts show the average daily temperatures, humidity, hours of sunshine and precipitation for each month. |
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Kunsterverlag Weingarten GmbH
Paperback
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