Travel Doc: SIDI BOU SAID. The BLUE and WHITE City. HIDDEN GEM OF TUNISIA and the RUINS of CARTHAGE.

Sidi Bou Said is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Tunisia. The charming, bright town is known for its white and blue buildings that altogether create a fairytale-like vibe.It’s a town known to have attracted artists, musicians, writers, and the bourgeoisies. With its blue and white painted cliffside homes. Sidi Bou Said is located just outside the capital of Tunisia, Tunis. It’s located in a region known as Carthage – the former capital of the country and an important trading post in Roman times. Situated on a coastal cliff, Sidi Bou Said still boasts a beautiful sea town atmosphere and maintains a quaint, historic charm. It takes about 30 min to reach Sidi bou said from Tunis by car. Frequented by wealthy Tunisians, many who come here at the weekend to escape the capital’s suburbs, Sidi Bou Said is quiet and peaceful. It provides a much calmer atmosphere than bustling Tunis, is small and easy to get around Carthage, great city of antiquity on the north coast of Africa, now a residential suburb of the city of Tunis, Tunisia. Built on a promontory on the Tunisian coast, it was placed to influence and control ships passing between Sicily and the North African coast as they traversed the Mediterranean Sea. Rapidly becoming a thriving port and trading centre, it eventually developed into a major Mediterranean power and a rival to Rome. The archaeological site of Carthage was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1979. Te carthage ruins and landmarks offer a unique experince of witnessing ancient roman architecture set against the stunning backdrop of the Mediteraneen sea. This blend create a captivating atmosphere, providing visitors with awe-inspiring views and the opportunity to capture brethtaking photographs. Near the archeological site of carthage you also have the roman villas of carthage and the carthage amphitheatre. There is a 4 min drive from the archeological site of carthage to the roman villas of carthage. A visit to this former residential enclave gives a real sense of refined ancient Roman life in Carthage. The reconstructed Villa of the Aviary is the centrepiece, featuring a columned portico, courtyard with mosaic floor and terrace with views over the Gulf of Tunis. The Roman amphiteatr of carthage is is 6 min drive from the rom villas. Once holding over 30,000 spectators, the Roman Amphitheatre of Carthage was one of the biggest ancient stadia in North Africa. Today much of the site lies in ruins but it is still worth a visit. There are a number of different things that you can do while in Sidi Bou Said, wandering around the streets, soaking it all in has to be the top pick. With its stunning array of white and blue houses, the village is truly remarkable. It begs to be photographed at every turn and through every door. We took some great photos there, it's really a photographer's paradise The main road in Sidi is naturally touristic where you can came across countless shops selling Tunisian attire, cafés, and food vendors. Walking uphill we encounter cafes de delices. With a beautiful sunset view and some of the best food and beverages in the entire area, the Café des Delices is definitely a great place to stop for nourishment in this area. If you want a quick cup of coffee or perhaps something to eat, this café offers a warm atmosphere and polite staff that should make for a very pleasant overall experience. After the Cafes de delices we made our way to the the Centre de Musiques Arabes et Méditerranéennes while continously admiring the pictoresque streets of SIDI BOU Said This music venue is one of the biggest attractions that this entire area has to offer, and it stages a number of concerts all throughout the year. In addition to that, there is a fantastic museum that has a wide variety of artistic creations and musical instruments. The Sidi bou said mosque could be seen from everywhere througout Sidi bou said Last but not the least. The Sidi bou said beach. Apart from the blue and white houses, yes there is beach in Sidi bou said The city boasts a stunning stretch of white sandy shore that glistens under the sun. Despite its serene beauty, the beach offers a limited range of activities due to its tranquil nature, focusing on swimming and sunbathing for visitors looking to relax and soak up the Mediterranean vibe. The white and blue Pearl of Tunisia, Sidi bou said is a true pearl of Mediterranean coast. Situated somewhat 20 km from Tunis, it’s an aesthetically beautiful destination, which is popular with both foreign visitors and locals. No wonder why – strolling on its blue and white streets feels as if a scene from an old postcard. Sidi bou said it's a small town but it can live big impression once visited.