Lucille McNamara, Author at Tourism Tunisia

Dougga’s Libyco-Punic Mausoleum: Ancient Tomb, Bilingual Inscription & Visitor Guide

The Libyco-Punic Mausoleum, one of the rare surviving examples of Royal Numidian architecture, stands on the outskirts of the ancient city of Thugga, today known as Dougga. This elegant stone mausoleum, built in the 2nd century BC, predates the Roman city that rose around it and is a reminder of the Numidian kingdom that flourished […]

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Hammamet vs Sousse vs Djerba: Which Is Best for an All-Inclusive Holiday?

Plan Your Trip

If you’re planning an all-inclusive holiday in Tunisia, you’ll probably end up choosing between Hammamet, Sousse, and Djerba. All three are home to large beachfront resorts with swimming pools, spas, buffet restaurants, entertainment, and package holidays that make it easy to spend a week or two in the sun. The differences become clear once you

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Bulla Regia Underground Villas: How Romans Lived Below Ground in Tunisia

History & Heritage

The scorching North African summer heat drove several elite Roman families from Bulla Regia, Tunisia, underground, where unique semi-subterranean villas were built to provide a cool, shaded refuge. The clever design created living and dining spaces several meters below the surface. The subterranean setting also helped protect many intricate floor mosaics, which remain remarkably intact

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Baptistery of Bekalta in Tunisia: History, Discovery, and Where to See It in Sousse

History & Heritage

The Baptistery of Bekalta is one of Tunisia’s most remarkable early Christian treasures, often looking almost too intricate to be real in photographs. This beautifully preserved mosaic baptismal basin, also known as the Baptistery of El Gaalla and generally dated to the 6th century, was discovered near the town of Bekalta. Today, its exceptional craftsmanship

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