Set on a dramatic hillside near the modern town of Teboursouk, about two hours southwest of Tunis (and by the way around three hours from the also impressive El Djem Roman amphitheater), this 190-acre UNESCO World Heritage Site (which the Romans called Thugga) is one of the Mediterranean´s most remarkably preserved example of a Roman provincial town of the 2nd century CE. You´ll see paved streets, houses, triumphal arches, and landmarks such as the Capitol, a temple with towering Corinthian columns; a 3,500-spectator amphitheater (above): and expansive public baths. There´s also a modest interpretive museum at the site, although many artifacts from here are at the Bardo Museum in Tunis.
Read more in my post The Tug of Tunisia, and 14 of its Top Destinations.
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