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Sidi Bou Said is a town in northern Tunisia, about 20 km from the capital Tunis. Nestled on top of steep cliffs and surrounded by breathtaking Mediterranean views, it is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle and a popular holiday destination for locals and foreign tourists alike.
There are white domed houses and blue doors, in a Greek style. Here you can overlook the Gulf of Tunis.
The town's cobbled streets are lined with art shops, souvenir stalls and quaint cafes. The bright blue gates and trellises contrast beautifully with the pure white of the Greek-style architecture, and the air is filled with the scent of clovering.
In the 12th/13th century AD, Abu Saeed Baji came to the village of Jabal Mena and established a sanctuary. He died in 1231 and was buried there.
In the 18th century, Turkish rulers and wealthy people in Tunisia began to build houses here.
Photograph of the same location in 1889
Today it is a well-known café
The town itself is a tourist attraction and is known for its widespread use of blue and white. Trains from Tunis to La Marsa can be reached here.
Blue and White Town is the home of artists. Artists who have lived or visited include the famous occult masters Aleist Crowley, Paul Klee, Gustav Henry Josso, Auguste Mark and Louis Moyelle.
Tunisian artists in the blue-and-white town are members of the Tunisian painting school, such as Yahia Turki, Brahim Dhahak and Ammar Farhat.
The French philosopher Michel Foucault lived there for several years while teaching at the University of Tunis. The French writer André Kidd also had a house in the town.
One of the most famous landmarks of the blue and white town is the "Nejma Zahra" palace built by the British Earl Erlanger, whose decoration and angle reflect the expression of love and beauty.
Today, it has been turned into a museum that displays musical instruments and organizes concerts of classical and Arabic music.
Another residence open to the public
One of the rooms, typical Arab housing decoration style.
This is the place where the hosts rest. By the way, women can't come in.
As one of the most popular tourist destinations in North Africa, Tunisia offers visitors an incredibly diverse experience.
The official religion in Tunisia is Islam, with about 99% of the population being Sunni Muslims. The remaining 1% is made up of Christians, Jews and Shia Muslims.
Northern Tunisia has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild and rainy winters. The further south you go, the drier the climate; In the southern desert, it is hot and dry all year round, and the sun is full. Rainfall is almost non-existent, although winter nights in the desert can get cold.
Tunisia is a destination that can travel all year round, but if you go north, the best weather comes between May and October.
Visitors come here to enjoy panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and explore numerous art galleries, boutiques and open-air cafes.
Local pine nut tea
Tunisian tea
Bambalouni is a local snack. Tourists often refer to it as a delicious North African donut. You can buy it at fast food restaurants everywhere. Bambaloni is made with a mixed, sticky dough that is fried in some hot oil to make it crisp. Bambaloni is eaten sprinkled with sugar or soaked in honey.
Unique local birdcage
The locals will also sell you something called the Desert Rose, which is actually the fine sand of the Sahara Desert, which is squeezed into crystal-like blocks after a long period of pressure on the earth's crust, and the locals dig it out of the desert. It resembles a rose, hence the name. Generally, passengers will buy several to send back before the end of the trip. Before packing your luggage, be sure to be careful about packaging and don't break the "rose petals".
To fully enjoy this seaside resort, choose June and September.
Not only can you enjoy a dry and mild climate, but you can also avoid the crowds of summer.
Mechmoum is a small bouquet or necklace made of jasmine or flowers, which is unique to Tunisia. You'll find vendors selling Mechmoum almost everywhere.
There are also spices packed in small packets or glass flasks that would be a nice gift.
Female visitors may love shiny ceramics in a variety of colors, cheap and cute, or a little catty handmade carpets.
Visitors to this place for weddings
Souvenir lovers will love Tunisian Darbuk drums made of clay and leather. There are also dates, lemons, hot sauces, and after-wine vodka.
The streets of the old city are very narrow. In Tunisia, pedestrians are seen passing by, but drivers are usually silent or even signaled.
The night view here has a different flavor
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