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[cosmictravel]

The must see while you are in Tunis:

1. Carthage - was one of the most important cities in the Roman Empire, founded by Phoenician Princess Dido in 814BC then destroyed by the Romans during the Third Punic Wars (149-146BC). It is now part of Tunis, but a stop at the famous Antonine baths - the third largest in the world is well worth the visit.

2. Bardo Museum - Tunis' greatest archaeological asset, the incomparable Bardo Museum is one of North Africa's largest.

3. Medina - one of eight Unesco World Heritgae sites in Tunisia, the medina or old town remains the heart of the city.

4. Sidi Bou Said - a 13th century hilltop village, provides great views of the rest of the city and the mediterranean.

5. Villa Didon - in the upmarket suburb of Byrsa Hill.