8Bardo Museum, Tunisia
Tunisia was once a vital part of the Roman Empire, and today, the Bardo Museum in Tunis houses one of the largest collections of Roman mosaics in the world. The museum’s collection is notable for its size and diversity, with mosaics depicting scenes from mythology, daily life, and nature. One of the most famous mosaics is the “Virgil Mosaic,” which shows the poet Virgil surrounded by the muses Clio and Melpomene. The Bardo’s mosaics come from various sites across Tunisia, including ancient Carthage, and provide insight into the artistic and cultural achievements of Roman Africa.
