Tunis: A City of Contrasts - Medina, Souks and Landmarks

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Walk through Tunis, Tunisia's medina and key landmarks to experience how Arab, Berber, and Ottoman influences shaped the capital. Visit the 7th-century Medina's narrow souks, the Zetuna Mosque at its heart, traditional hammams, the 15th-century Jewelry and Gold Souk, and taste authentic Tunisian street food while meeting locals.

Duration
29 min 26 s
Route distance
52.8 km
Start
Carthage Ancient History
End
Historic Medina
Stops
9
Channel author
Malini Angelica

Timestamps and places

  1. — 11:47 Southern Tunisia & Sahara (North Africa & Tunisia Introduction)
  2. — Ville Nouvelle (New Town) (Tunis Capital Overview)
  3. — Carthage Ancient History
  4. — 24:23 La Marsa Seaside Suburb (Arab & Muslim Conquest)
  5. — Historic Medina (Medina & Bab Albad Gate)
  6. — Jewelry and Gold Souk
  7. — Fragrant Spices Souk
  8. — Ville Nouvelle Grid Layout
  9. — Avenue Habib Bourguiba
  10. — Cathedral of Saint Vincent de Paul
  11. — Municipal Theater
  12. — Marché Central
  13. — Central Tunis Historic Center

Route on the map

TUNIS: A CITY OF CONTRASTS (Tunisia)

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