Bardo National Museum, Archaeological museum in Le Bardo, Tunisia
The Bardo National Museum occupies a former palace building with marble columns, decorated ceilings, and grand exhibition halls spanning multiple floors.
Established in 1888 under the name Alaoui Museum, the institution changed its name after Tunisia gained independence from French administration.
The museum presents an extensive collection of Roman mosaics, marble statues, Punic artifacts, and Islamic art pieces from multiple archaeological sites across Tunisia.
Visitors can access the museum through guided tours in multiple languages, with exhibitions organized chronologically from prehistoric times to the Islamic period.
The museum contains recovered artifacts from an ancient Roman shipwreck, including bronze pieces and marble sculptures found off Cape Africa.
Location: Le Bardo
Location: Tunis
Inception: 1885
Official opening: May 7, 1888
Part of: palais du Bardo
Address: 2000 Le Bardo
Website: http://bardomuseum.tn
GPS coordinates: 36.80939,10.13451
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:40
Tunisia offers diverse photography locations from Roman ruins to desert landscapes. The El Jem amphitheater stands as a monument of ancient architecture, while Sidi Bou Said presents Mediterranean buildings in blue and white. The Medina of Tunis contains historic streets, and Kairouan's Great Mosque displays Islamic architectural elements. Natural settings include the Chott el Djerid salt lake and the mountain oasis of Chebika. Archaeological sites such as Carthage and Dougga provide views of ancient civilizations, while coastal areas like Cap Bon feature waters and green spaces.
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