Medina in Tunis is the largest medina in Tunisia that contains 700 monuments of ancient periods. Being considered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Medina covers an area of 270 hectares and has one-tenth of the population of Tunis that is more than 100,000 people.

From 12th to 14th century, under the Almohads and the Hafsids period, Medina of Tunis is considered as one of the utmost and the richest cities in the Islamic world. Comprising of numerous attractions from ancient period, it includes palaces, mosques, mausoleums, madrasas and fountains. Some of the most notable places in Medina are The Great Mosque, Aghlabid Ez-Zitouna Mosque and The Dar-al-Bey or Bey's Palace.

The Great Mosque: This mosque also includes a Muslim University and a library.

Aghlabid Ez-Zitouna Mosque: Aghlabid Ez-Zitouna Mosque is also known as Mosque of the Olive. Built in 723 by Obeid Allah Ibn-al-Habhab, this mosque was established to celebrate the new capital.

The Dar-al-Bey or Bey's Palace: Set on the remains of a Roman theatre as well as Ziadib-Allah II al Aghlab Palace, this place showcases a distinct style of architecture and decoration of ancient era.

In the present scenario, the old walls of the Medina are no long appeared, now a ring of streets around the old town has taken there place. Being the finest and the largest Medina after the Medina of Kairouan, whole area is the place for tourist to visit all around.