Le Bardo, Tunisia

The Bardo National Museum may be a world-class institution, but the reality of living in this Tunisian suburb is less glamorous. It houses one of the largest collections of Roman mosaics globally, spanning over 9,000 square meters, but the bureaucracy is a persistent headache. The museum was the site of a deadly 2015 terrorist attack that killed 22 people, a tragic reminder of the fragility of the region. Whether the Bardo's riches are worth navigating its challenges is a personal decision, but it's certainly not for the faint of heart.