Cities in Tunisia
A North African nation and one of the frequently visited tourist destinations in the world, Tunisia, shares its borders with Algeria and Libya on its Western and Southeastern sides respectively. It is infested with frequently visited spots wherein you can take a leisurely stroll. . There are various Cities in Tunisia where you can go and get a closer look at this beautiful country, its natural beauty, the people and the cultural brilliance.These various Cities in Tunisia divided among the 24 governorates which are:
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These governorates are further divided into 262 districts and numerous municipalities. The Tunisian Cities have a rich Roman and French influence along with its strong African and Islamic culture.
Tunis, the capital city of Tunisia on the Mediterranean coast is located close to the historic city of Carthage. It is also known as Medina and Ville Nouvelle. Filled with tourists’ spots like the Bardo Museum, Dar Ben Abdallah, Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul, Zitouna Mosque, Bab el Bahr, Bab el Khadra etc, this city offers you a great Tunisian outing.
Monastir is another of the Major Cities in Tunisia. Dating back to the ancient Phonecian time, you will be thoroughly impressed by the inspiring Ribat and the Mausoleum of Bourguiba. This city is located close to most of the tourist destinations in the country and tourists come here by taking a charter flights available from most of the European cities.
Kairouan, is a city which has tremendous importance among the followers of islam worldwide. It ranks fourth in terms of importance after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. You can visit the Great Mosque, The Mosque of the Three Doors, Islamic schools Medressas, Bi’r Barouta and various other spots of tremendous cultural, historical and religious importance.
A few of the other important cities in Tunisia are:
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