Wednesday, September 24, 2014

visit Tunis

The streets of Tunis are lined with buildings, public d'édifices, villas, town hall, office buildings, shops, post offices, railway ...

Tunis has many architectural treasures of Art Nouveau, the majority of its buildings were built in this style, such as the Municipal Theatre, which is on the main street of the Avenue Bourguiba. He is one of four theaters in the world adopting this architecture.

Tunis is a very hectic city; Central Market is always lively. Open early, closes to 13-14h. There are fruits and vegetables, fish, cheese, meat shops and fine deli. All around, large and small shops selling all kinds of food: a variety of cereals, dried fruits, dried figs, dates, olives great variety salty ...


Downtown on Avenue Bourguiba is also a department store Society marketing of handicrafts (SOCOPA). The various crafts sold there come from different parts of the country such as blown glass, traditional male and female clothes, fabrics of all kinds, silver jewelry, gold or coral, silver, ornaments, copper vases, furniture , kilims, mergoums, knotted carpets ...

Facing the majestic Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul, built in a Neo-Byzantine style, the headquarters of the Embassy of France, which occupies much of the street.

The medina is the traditional town of Tunis, his style is emblematic of the traditional Tunisian art. It is one of the most beautiful countries of the Maghreb. Found in its streets, all kinds of craft shops, souvenir and antiques stores, is called souks.

Medina also includes the largest Mosque of Tunis: Jamaa Zitouna Mosque, also known as the Great Mosque is the most important religious center of the Maghreb countries. Built in 732, it was completely rebuilt in the ninth century. It is characterized by its old building; it includes a large courtyard surrounded by pine colonnade with ancient capitals.

The Belvedere Park is a green space that extends over a hundred hectares. It is ideal for an outing with friends or family; the walk is pleasant and soothing. This zoo is well laid out, and is distinguished by the diversity of its plant heritage since it states there is a hundred different species of trees. There is also a wide variety of animals from various continents.

Situated on a cliff, SIDI BOU SAID is a small idyllic village Mediterranean colors, which offers a panoramic view of the sea and the countryside.

Sidi Bou Said seduced, captivated and fascinated artists from around the world. The architectural style of the houses is typical. In pure white, they line the streets and do not fail to charm its visitors; to walk is a pleasure. At the foot of the high cliff, lies the marina of Sidi Bou Said, with restaurants, cafes, and hotels.

In the surrounding area there are two resorts: Gammarth, a tourist area of very high standard and Marsa which features a beautiful white sand beach.

Tunis homes are characterized by their diversity; it y'en of all tastes and for all means; beach houses, luxury villas or luxury apartments above, it differs from one region to another

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