Photograph credits
Many of the photographs on this site are the work of other photographers, shared under open licences. Each is credited below with its author, its licence and the page it came from. We resized the pictures and converted them to the WebP format for the web, and changed nothing else about them.
The remaining photographs were supplied by Iconic Tunisia.
Tunis
Avenue Habib Bourguiba in Tunis seen from a high vantage point looking north, with the tree lined boulevard between white buildings, a tall glass tower on the right and the sea beyond.
- Photographer
- Dacoslett
- Licence
- CC0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:TunisAveHabibBourguiba.jpg
Carthage
The ruins of the Antonine Baths at Carthage on the shore of the Bay of Tunis, with one tall column standing above the vaulted foundations.
- Photographer
- Institute for the Study of the Ancient World
- Licence
- CC BY 2.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Antonine_Baths_at_Carthage.jpg
Sidi Bou Said
A lane in Sidi Bou Said between white walls with blue shutters and doors, a taxi and two walkers in the street and a stone archway at the left.
- Photographer
- Rene Cortin
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sidi_Bou_Said_02.jpg
The Bardo Museum
The main gallery of the Bardo Museum in Tunis, with statues standing in an arcaded courtyard under a carved plaster upper storey.
- Photographer
- Josep M. Gracia
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BAR_-_Main_interior_gallery_of_the_Bardo_National_Museum,_Tunis,_2018.jpg
The Medina of Tunis
The roofs and domes of the Tunis medina seen through the arcade at the top of the Zitouna Mosque minaret.
- Photographer
- IssamBarhoumi
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Minaret_of_Mosque_Zitouna.jpg
Gammarth and La Marsa
The seafront promenade at La Marsa with a white balustrade, a few people on the benches and the bay and wooded headland beyond.
- Photographer
- DrFO.Jr.Tn
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 3.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Corniche_La_Marsa_Plage.jpg
Bizerte
The old port of Bizerte on a clear day, with the fortified waterfront, a stone quay and a lamp post beside the green water of the channel.
- Photographer
- David Ollier
- Licence
- CC BY 3.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_port_of_Bizerte_(132040767).jpg
Utica
The paved decumanus beside excavated Roman house walls at Utica, with cypress trees standing among the ruins.
- Photographer
- Noomen9
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Les_ruines_d%27Utique_6.jpg
Tabarka
The Genoese fort on its island at Tabarka, a stone bastion with a round tower and lighthouse above the open sea.
- Photographer
- IssamBarhoumi
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fort_de_l%27%C3%AEle_de_Tabarka_3.JPG
Ain Draham
The cork oak and pine forest of the hills around Ain Draham, seen from a rise above the trees.
- Photographer
- Smailtn
- Licence
- CC0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Forest_A%C3%AFn_Draham.jpg
Bulla Regia
The columned central court of an underground house at Bulla Regia, with a mosaic floor and light falling through an opening above.
- Photographer
- Meryem ATHIMNI
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:UNDERGROUND_HOUSE_-_BULLAREGIA.jpg
Dougga
The Capitol of Dougga with its six columns and pediment, seen from the theatre across olive groves and green hills.
- Photographer
- damian entwistle
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 2.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dougga_capitol_from_theatre.jpg
Thuburbo Majus
Tall standing columns of the temple above the forum at Thuburbo Majus, on a grassy rise under a blue sky.
- Photographer
- Skander zarrad
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Forum_et_ses_annexes_Thuburbo_Majus_vue1.jpg
Uthina
The Roman amphitheatre at Oudna, the ancient Uthina, with tiers of seats around an open arena and arches standing on the far rim.
- Photographer
- Panegyrics of Granovetter
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 2.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Amphitheatre_of_Oudna_4479071166.jpg
Kerkouane
Low stone walls and plastered bath basins of the Punic houses at Kerkouane, with the sea on the horizon.
- Photographer
- Kritzolina
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kerkouane,_Tunesien_Januar_2015_03.JPG
Kelibia
The crenellated walls of the fort on its green hilltop above Kelibia, under a grey and white sky.
- Photographer
- Kritzolina
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blick_auf_das_Fort_von_Kelibia,_Tunesien_Januar_2015.JPG
El Haouaria
A rocky limestone coast at El Haouaria with waves breaking at its foot and the headland of Cap Bon in the distance.
- Photographer
- Smailtn
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_caves_of_el_Haouaria.jpg
Korbous
The sun setting over the sea above a small rocky bay at Korbous, with a few boats near the shore.
- Photographer
- Smailtn
- Licence
- CC0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sunset_from_Korbous_Tunisia.jpg
Hammamet
The sand coloured ramparts and square tower of the kasbah at Hammamet, with a Tunisian flag flying and hills behind.
- Photographer
- Marc Ryckaert (MJJR)
- Licence
- CC BY 3.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hammamet_Kasba_R01.jpg
Tunisia
Shelves of hand painted and pierced ceramic vases in a pottery workshop at Nabeul, with terracotta tagine pots at the right.
- Photographer
- SouthAngel:)
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 2.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Potteries_in_Nabeul.jpg
Korba
The still water of the lagoon at Korba with a wading bird in the shallows and a line of white birds far out.
- Photographer
- Noomen9
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lagune_de_korba_8.jpg
Kairouan
The Great Mosque of Kairouan seen from a rooftop, with its square minaret, buttressed walls and the long arcade of the courtyard.
- Photographer
- weetoon66
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 2.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Grande_Mosqu%C3%A9e_de_Kairouan,_vue_d%27ensemble.jpg
Sbeitla
The three Roman temples of the forum at Sbeitla, ancient Sufetula, standing side by side above a wide paved square.
- Photographer
- Carole Raddato
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 2.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sufetula,_Sbeitla,_Tunisia.jpg
Sousse
The inner courtyard of the Ribat of Sousse, with crenellated walls, arched galleries and the round watchtower above.
- Photographer
- Christian Manhart
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 3.0 igo
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Medina_of_Sousse-130323.jpg
Port El Kantaoui
Yachts moored in the marina at Port El Kantaoui, with low white buildings along the quay under a blue sky.
- Photographer
- Tony Hisgett
- Licence
- CC BY 2.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Port_El_Kantaoui_Marina,_Sousse.jpg
Hergla
A rocky breakwater and a circular fish pen in the blue water of the small harbour at Hergla.
- Photographer
- Habib M'henni
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hergla,_Tunisia,_ZVE06925.jpg
Monastir
The Ribat of Monastir on the shore with its tall watchtower, seen over the white tombs of the seafront cemetery.
- Photographer
- IssamBarhoumi
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ribat_de_Monastir_111.jpg
El Djem
The inside of the Roman amphitheatre at El Djem seen from the upper tier, with the arena floor below and the tiers of arches curving away.
- Photographer
- Agnieszka Wolska
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 3.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Amphitheater_at_El_Djem.jpg
Tozeur
A facade of patterned yellow brick above white arches in the Ouled El Hadef quarter of the Tozeur medina.
- Photographer
- Rawen Abbassi
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ouled_El_Hadef_Brick_facade.jpg
Chebika
A date palm and green reeds beside a shallow pool in the sandstone gorge at Chebika.
- Photographer
- Houss 2020
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chebika_Tozeur_13.jpg
Tamerza
A thin waterfall falling down a tall sandstone cliff at Tamerza, with grass clinging to the rock.
- Photographer
- Jerzystrzelecki
- Licence
- CC BY 3.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tamerza(js)1.jpg
Mos Espa
Domed clay buildings and a moisture vaporator prop of the Mos Espa film set at Ong Jmel, standing on the sand near Nefta.
- Photographer
- Habib M'henni
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ong_Jmel,_Mos_Espa,_Star_Wars_set,_Nefta,_Tunisie_DSC_1992.jpg
Chott el Jerid
A wooden boat flying a Tunisian flag, stranded on the shallow water of Chott el Jerid, with clouds reflected in the surface.
- Photographer
- Atef Ouni
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Barque_sur_une_mer_de_sel_%C3%A0_Chott_Jrid.jpg
Douz
A wide field of soft sand dunes near Douz under a pale evening sky.
- Photographer
- Smailtn
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Le_d%C3%A9sert_de_Douz.jpg
Ksar Ghilane
A rippled sand dune in the Grand Erg near Ksar Ghilane under a deep blue sky.
- Photographer
- Jérôme Prax jeromeprax
- Licence
- CC0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ksar_Ghilane,_Tunisia_(Unsplash).jpg
Matmata
Looking down into the pit courtyard of a troglodyte house at Matmata, with cave rooms opening off the sand coloured walls and a few visitors below.
- Photographer
- Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada
- Licence
- CC BY 2.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Troglodyte_Homes,_Matmata_(150108)_(9461126569).jpg
Tamezret
The mud brick and whitewashed houses of Tamezret climbing a hillside under a clear sky, with the mosque minaret on the skyline.
- Photographer
- Bernard Gagnon
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 3.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tamezret.jpg
Ksar Metameur
Vaulted ghorfas with wooden doors around a paved courtyard at Ksar Essouk in Metameur.
- Photographer
- Ovva olfa
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ksar_Essouk_Metameur_14.jpg
Ksar Haddada
A narrow sunlit lane between two walls of stacked stone ghorfas at Ksar Haddada.
Djerba
A stepped lane between whitewashed buildings on Djerba, with blue doors and a shuttered shop under a corrugated awning marked Souk Antique.
- Photographer
- Yamen
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Island_of_Djerba_Part1_068.jpg
The Ghriba Synagogue
The prayer hall of the Ghriba Synagogue on Djerba, with blue painted columns, tiled walls and a hanging lamp.
- Photographer
- IssamBarhoumi
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Synagogue_de_la_Ghriba_Djerba_11.jpg
Djerbahood
A painted mural of a yellow taxi driving out of a whitewashed street scene, on a wall in Er Riadh, the Djerbahood village.
- Photographer
- Rani777- Baha-Eddine MKD
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Djerba_Er_Riadh_Street_Art_16.JPG
Guellala
Terracotta water jars of many sizes stacked against a whitewashed wall beside a blue wooden door at Guellala.
- Photographer
- P. E. Dressel
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Guellala_2001_1.jpg
Le Kef
The kasbah at Le Kef, a stone fort whose inner wall carries a row of arched galleries above the grass of the open ground.
- Photographer
- Adbar
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 3.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fort_of_El_Kef.jpg
Testour
The brick minaret of the great mosque at Testour, with its octagonal lantern and finial standing above green leaves.
- Photographer
- Noomen9
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Minaret_de_la_grande_mosqu%C3%A9e_de_testour_1.jpg
Zaghouan
The Roman temple of the waters at Zaghouan, a half circle of columns and niches reached by a flight of steps, with the wooded slope behind it.
- Photographer
- Citizen59
- Licence
- CC BY 3.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:TempleEauxZaghouan.jpg
Takrouna
The hill village of Takrouna, with a white domed shrine on the rock above the stone houses and the plain beyond.
- Photographer
- Rais67
- Licence
- Public domain
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tunisie_Takrouna_1.JPG
Mahdia
The tall stone gate tower of Skifa el Kahla at Mahdia, with the sun breaking over its parapet and the square and palms below.
- Photographer
- IssamBarhoumi
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Skifa_ElKahla_12.jpg
Sfax
A narrow lane in the medina of Sfax between whitewashed walls, with a blue door and a flight of steps climbing to one side.
- Photographer
- Houssem Abida
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Medina_of_Sfax_10.jpg
Midès
The canyon at Midès, with banded sandstone cliffs falling away in steps below the old village on the rim.
- Photographer
- McKay Savage
- Licence
- CC BY 2.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mides_Canyon.jpg
Nefta
The Corbeille at Nefta, a bowl of palm groves below the town with a green pool at the foot of the sandy slopes.
- Photographer
- Rawen Ab
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Corbeille_de_Nefta_-_Tozeur,_Tunisia_02.jpg
Tataouine
A white minaret standing above the rooftops in the centre of Tataouine, with a tree beside it under a clear sky.
- Photographer
- Mohatatou
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mosqu%C3%A9e_Al-Madinah_Tataouine.jpg
Chenini
The village of Chenini on its ridge, with a stone path in front, the ruined houses of the old village behind it and a flat topped mountain beyond.
- Photographer
- Nassima Chahboun
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chenini_8567.jpg
Douiret
The hillside at Douiret, with cave dwellings and vaulted rooms cut into the pale rock below the ridge.
- Photographer
- Nassima Chahboun
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Douiret_8305.jpg
Ksar Ouled Soltane
The courtyard of Ksar Ouled Soltane, with vaulted mud brick granary cells stacked several storeys high around a palm tree.
- Photographer
- Ovva olfa
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Source
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ksar_Ouled_Soltane_26.jpg
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