The Bardo Museum

The Bardo Museum in Tunis is Tunisia's national archaeological museum, with exhibits spanning the country's history. The Bardo Museum, which is located in a magnificent palace complex, has a lengthy history of its own. The palace was established in the 13th century by the Hafside Dynasty and afterwards rebuilt in the 17th and 18th centuries.

From prehistoric artifacts to Punic ceremonial objects thought to be linked to human sacrifice traditions, the Bardo Museum provides a comprehensive perspective of Tunisia's historical and cultural development.

The mosaics in the Bardo Museum are vibrant and complex, depicting everything from nautical scenes of boats and fish to figures of deities and tales. Virgil's mosaic, which depicts the Muses of Tragedy and History, is one of the most well-known. The museum's old palace buildings are now linked by a stunning contemporary annexe that has increased the exhibition space. The Bardo Museum is also one of our Top 10 Tunisian Tourist Attractions.

Location: Tunis