Answer: The main sites include Medina with fortress walls of the ninth century, included in the UNESCO list, the Great Mosque of Soussa with a unique minaret of 850 and Ribat, an Arab citadel of the Aghlabid era. The Archaeological Museum with the largest collection of Roman mosaics of the II-IV centuries is a must-see. You can complete the route by walking along the port of El Kantaoui with Andalusian architecture.
Answer: The architecture of Sousse is a mixture of Islamic, Byzantine and Mediterranean traditions. The Grand Mosque displays early Arabic style with elements of Umayyad architecture, and Ribat combines Abbasid fortification techniques. In Medina preserved examples of Ottoman influence of the XVII century, and in Kasbah visible traces of Spanish presence.
Answer: Children will be fascinated by the Aqua Palace water park with 25 slides and lagoons in the Moorish style. Hannibal Park offers Carthage-themed attractions. In the Ethnographic Museum Dar Essid, you can try on traditional Tunisian costumes and see the reconstruction of ancient life.
Answer: The best shots are obtained on the narrow streets of Medina with blue shutters and carpets hung between the houses. Photogenic Bujaaf Square with arched galleries and ancient lanterns. View of the city from the Ribat Tower Khalef al-Fata offers panoramas of snow-white domes and the Mediterranean Sea.
Answer: According to legend, the underground passages of Ribat lead to the hidden treasures of the Fatimid dynasty. Locals talk about the ghost of the holy defender of the city - Sidi Buali, whose tomb is located in Medina. The ancient mosaics of the museum supposedly have magical power - their creators added golden sand to the paint.
Answer: The catacombs of the Good Shepherd of the III century with early Christian frescoes are rarely visited. The pottery workshop in the Ribat quarter preserves the glazing technologies of the XIII century. The Tabernia House Museum displays a unique collection of Punic artifacts found during the construction of the port.
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