Tunis – culture, history and a feast for the senses

Swiss artist Paul Klee once called Tunis the most colourful city he has ever seen. Picture it yourself: The northernmost metropolis on the African continent is regarded as the cultural gem of the Maghreb and delights with its culinary delights, shopping opportunities and its mixture of history and modernity. Like cogs, these interlock. There is no place better than Place de la Victoire with the old city gate Bab el Bhar, separating the Ville Nouvelle (New Town) from the Medina.

Tunis is also the perfect starting point for exploring popular sights in the surrounding area: These include the Bardo Museum, known for its collection of Roman mosaics, or the ruins of Carthage, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temperatures are mild to warm all year round, which makes a city break to Tunis ideal for combining with a beach holiday.