Sidi Bou Said

Sidi Bou Said

Sidi Bou Said, begonias, geraniums, bright blue window frames, narrow and twisty streets, Azur with astonishing views of the coast is one of Tunisia's most beautiful places. A popular tourist spot retains its authenticity, although the Sidi Bou Said. All streets dominated by blue and white colors.

13th century Sufi saint Sidi Bou Said mosque host and lodges. Spectacular architecture bears the imprint of Andalusia and the Ottoman Empire and it owes its Spanish Muslim raids in the 16th century. This fishing town for the French, it was a great eastern icon. Sidi Bou Said ever lived or have visited people in Michel Foucault, Edith Sitwell, August Macke, Andre Gide and Paul Klee had. Heaven in Tunisia, Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia and North Africa continues to be a dream for visitors alike.

The town takes its name Muslim Haled Abu Sa'id Ibn Yahya Ibn Etta hand from the brain. 12th or 13th century came in Jabal el Menara was buried here after the death of the person establishing a place of worship.

In the 18th century the Turkish government authorities in Tunisia, Sidi Bou Said and wealthy families have built beautiful residential areas.

Sidi Bou Said cafes in the center, you can see shops and candy. Also a nice beach and marina waiting for you.

Places in Sidi Bou Said Destinations & Attractions Events

Sidi Bou Said attractions include the lighthouse. Was built in the 9th century. This lighthouse and the Mediterranean Sea from the Gulf of Tunis, is another.

Dar El Annabi, 09:00 to 18:30 hours in a 18th century family home can be visited at 3 Tunisian Dinar. See beautiful flowers from each other in the lower part of the house you will find the opportunity to examine some traditional types of clothing. If on the contrary, more modern top floor, you will witness the 80's belongings. A prayer room, the room can be seen, contains a small library of local documents and black and white family photos. Extraordinary village from the terrace, and Carthage monitored bay views.

Ennej to narrow the Ezzehr is considered as the center of Arab and Mediterranean music. It is closed on Mondays. 3 entrance fee for adults is 1.5 Tunisian Dinar for children. Between 1912 -1922 Baron Rodolphe d'Erlanger French American and was built by the Italian American wife. Arab and modernism design with unique carvings, marble and furniture accommodates the labor. Especially impressive beauty of the Baron's study room and bath. Gramophone and musical instruments attracts the attention of musicians from all over the world. Baron has written a treatise on the history of the renovated and traditional Tunisian music.

Sidi Bou Said is also known for its galleries. It is a place known for some watercolor paintings SATs even pictures. The most famous galleries Le Violon Bleu, Cherif Fine Art Gallery and Ammar Farhat Gallery and Sidi al Ghemr Centerproduct.

The main challenge right at the end of the street you 365 stairs leads to the marina and beach. Descent back down if it takes up to 10 minutes in a taxi while preferred. Amounting to about 1.5 Tunisian Dinar. Mark is not shown off even the president's unofficial home of the village to the west of the main road vehicle and pedestrian traffic to be had here.

Family House

18th-century is a museum showcasing the life of a traditional Tunisian lawyer. The house was converted into a museum. Worth to visit this house belongs to a family. Family house, seen on the left in the village entrance.

Transportation

Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia is located at 17 kilometers to the northeast. The easiest way to travel from Tunisia Marina TGM train is departing. 1 and 2, offering class options with rail travel is approximately 35 minutes. The hill station and 15 minutes walk from the center of settlement. Day schedule by taxi in Tunisia holds about 12 Tunisian Dinar.