The Medina of Tunis

 

A visit to the Medina of Tunis is a journey in one of the first and the most important historical , economical and cultural centres of Africa..We can find traces of the different civilizations of the Mediterranean , from Roman columns and marble , Muslims schools and mosques , Jewish handicrafts and traditions , Turkish taste and minarets , Spanish forts and Andalousian industries , Italian colours and arts ..Its a journey to the depths of human experience of tolerance and peace..
UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979
The Medina contains some 700 monuments, including palaces, mosques, mausoleums, madrasas and fountains