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The capital of Tunisia is a city with the same name. It is located on a slope not far from the Mediterranean Sea. The slopes of the hill on which the city sits end at Tunisia Lake.
The first settlement of Tunisias future capital came about 3,000 years ago. It was founded by the Finns. The growth of the city began after the Arabs came to these lands in 695. It was during this period that a canal was dug to connect the city to the sea. Because of this canal, Tunisia became a port city. Today, one out of every six residents lives in the capital.
Tourists are most attracted to the old part of Tunis, enclosed by a protective wall. After the French occupied Tunis in 1881, New Town quickly developed behind these walls. The architectural style of the old part of the city was formed in the ΙΧ century, when the dynasty of the Agulabaisse made Tunisia a landmark. The old part of the city is a city of narrow alleys and dark alleys, with small roads, famous mechanics shops, shops, markets, palaces and churches.
Watching the old part of Tunis is best done at the magnificent Jehama Az-Zaytoun, which was built in 732. It is often called the Great Mosque. ×Some of the material for the construction of the church was taken from the ruined city of Karfogen. Tourists can only see the inside of the church.
With three pedestrian gardens surrounding the church in the ΧVΙΙΙ century. They are made in Mauvretian and Romanian style. One of these Korana schools continues to function today. And the two remaining classrooms have been reassigned to regular schools. Thats why they are available for tourists to see.
The main city bazaars are located near the Great Church. The market in Souk El Atartarin has an exotic aromatherapy. Its a market for spices and perfumes. Nearby was a clothing market, a fabric market, and the famous book market. ×A little farther away were the carpet and gold dealers. Today, there is also a market in El Berca (the illicit market), but luckily the slaves are no longer traded there. After all, trading was outlawed in Tunisia in 1846.
The attractions of old Tunisia include Siddi Suzouf Church, which was built in 1616. Its 8-cornered minaret can be seen virtually anywhere in the city. But to end the tour of the old part of Tunisia, you can end on Government Square. This is where the Presidential Palace in the Kings palace, Dâr-el-Beïde, is located.
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- Air quality: 23 US AQI Good. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
- Tap water: No, not drinkable
- Religious government: Religious
- Population: 1,100,000 people
- GDP: $3,657 / year
- Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
- Power outlets: 230V50Hz
- Internet: 5 Mbps
- Tipping: You should tip only if you receive good service and how much you tip is entirely up to you; Any tip will be appreciated. Use a 5-15% tip as a guideline or round up the bill to the nearest 10 dinar.
- Apartment listings:
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best coworking space: Cogite
- Best short-haul air carrier: Tunis Air
- Best intl air carrier: Emirates
- Monthly costs for expat: $460
- Monthly costs for family: $500
- Monthly costs for local: $140
- Meal: $2
- Small Cola: $0.4
- Beer 1 Pint: $1.1
- Coffee: $0.3
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