Central Tunisia
Regions & Cities
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Sousse
Sousse balances a lively medina and the ribat’s imposing walls with a working fishing port and sandy waterfront.
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Mahdia
A fishing port on a narrow peninsula, Mahdia lures people with its old medina, Skifa el Kahla gateway and compact waterfront cafés serving grilled sardines.
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Kairouan
Kairouan keeps pilgrimage rhythms alive around the Great Mosque and old souks.
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El Djem
The Roman amphitheatre dominates El Djem, drawing history-minded travelers; olive groves surround the town, local cafés sell brik and couscous, and coastal resorts lie a short drive away.
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Port El Kantaoui
A modern marina north of Sousse, Port El Kantaoui attracts yacht owners, golfers, and beach visitors to its berths, promenades, and seafood restaurants.
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Sousse Archaeological Museum
Set inside Sousse’s kasbah, the archaeological museum exhibits regional mosaics, funerary stelae and artifacts from Punic to Islamic periods; visitors see important mosaics and learn local history.
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Great Mosque of Kairouan
Kairouan’s Great Mosque attracts visitors for early Islamic architecture: a large courtyard, hypostyle prayer hall, and carved woodwork; it’s central to the city’s medina and religious history.
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Great Mosque of Sousse
Within Sousse’s medina, the Great Mosque dates to early Islamic North Africa with a square minaret and simple hypostyle prayer hall.
Central Tunisia at a Glance
Local Time
12:42 AM
GMT+1
Population
4,029,746
Best Things to Do in Central Tunisia
Historical Site
Amphitheatre of El Jem
Massive Roman amphitheatre showcasing ancient North African architecture
Museum
Sousse Archaeological Museum
Museum exhibiting Roman mosaics and North African antiquities
Mosque
Great Mosque of Kairouan
Early Islamic mosque and pilgrimage site in Tunisia
Islands
Kerkennah Islands
Tunisian archipelago known for fishing and salt flats
Mountain
Jebel ech Chambi
Tunisia's highest peak within Jebel ech Chambi National Park
Park
Bou-Hedma National Park
Tunisian reserve protecting steppe ecosystems and endangered species
Archaeological Site
Hadrumetum
Ancient Roman city ruins at Sousse, archaeological site
Archaeological Site
Raqqada
Archaeological site of Aghlabid capital near Kairouan
National Park
Chambi National Park
Tunisian national park protecting Chambi massif and wildlife
Mosque
Great Mosque of Sousse
Historic Friday mosque featuring a fortified minaret in Sousse
Stadium
Sousse Olympic Stadium
Multiuse stadium in Sousse hosting football matches
Island
Chergui
Island off Tunisia's coast, part of Kerkennah archipelago