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- Africa
- Bardo museum
- crafted materials
- jewellery
- Mediterranean coast
- mosaics
- North Africa
- sporting holiday
- Tunisia
- Africa
- Tunisia
Mosaic at Bardo museum
Tunisia is the most northern country and the smallest in all of North Africa, situated on the Mediterranean coast. Relatively small in relation to the neighbouring countries, it is on the Atlas Mountain range and also has a southern desert region, which is part of the Sahara. Tunisia has a varied history, which means that there is much that can be learnt when you visit any of the areas there. However, it is also well known for the beautiful scenery which attracts many people each year.
Tunisia is a great place to go for a sporting holiday, as there are several major sports that are practiced in the area. Hotels may have the facilities for these onsite, but if not there are many sports clubs which can offer activities such as golf and tennis, and there is 1,300km of coastline, where water sports such as diving, sailing and surfing can be tried. Dune skiing or go karting through the desert are other sporting alternatives too, which can be a great deal of fun. It is not just a place that people go to sit and relax on the golden sands, although it is obviously a tempting pastime.
If you are in Africa, shopping is always a good thing to try out. The nation makes gorgeous hand crafted materials, from jewellery to cloths, and Tunisia is no exception. Handicrafts and creativity are one thing that you can see in abundance in Tunisia, and that is what the remainder of this article will focus on.
The heritage of Tunisia means that there are beautiful remnants of previous times still in existence. One such example is mosaics. Try the Bardo museum, 4km from the capital of Tunis, for an example of artwork and mosaics from many of the previous centuries, many from the 2nd and 4th Centuries AD. Look out for the mosaic portrait of Virgil as a key piece of artwork. The ancient city of Carthage will delight people who want to relish in the beauty of ancient Tunisian ruins, so try a day trip there, which will give you plenty of photo opportunities. Of course, whilst looking at the creativity of other nations is a great way to pass time, the best thing is being able to pick out something special that you can take back home to remember your trip by.
Tunis medina (al-Madinah) is one of the best places to go to try and grab a bargain for yourself. From the 5th Century AD, Tunisia was admired for the weaving that took place there. Something such as a cushion or throw, along with ceramics, are the kind of things to look for at a Tunisian market, as they are specific to the area. The Grand Souk des Chechias, one of the biggest Souks, is also a good place to try for the traditional red caps that are known as being popular in the region and which were traditionally used for making a turban.
Sousse and Monastir also have nice markets, so wherever you are staying in the region, you can get yourself bargains to take home- just remember to haggle!
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