Carthage and Sidi Bou Said

Carthage, a land of opportunities

The Carthaginians with their courage, power and ambition beat the empire that dominated the Mediterranean world for more than 600 years, the superpower, Rome.  Also they built the most extraordinary city at that time in north Africa using rocks from al Hawariya (it’s a a coastal town and commune in the Nabeul Governorate, in the eastern north of Tunisia) Their major work, a vast harbor which housed hundreds of warships.

Minutes from Tunis Carthage, a city founded by the Phoenicians in 814 BC, destroyed and rebuilt by the Romans left some impressive remains strong as those of the Antonine Baths, villas and Roman theater. A fascinating Museum brings the history and civilization of this glorious ancient city. But it's also the incredible beauty of the site which is the price.

A visit of Carthage and the neighboring village designed in blue and white, Sidi Bou Said, endearing mix of simplicity and refinement  which dominates the Gulf of Tunis from the top of a hill. Nearby, luxury hotels, renowned restaurants, entertainment venues, spa facilities and spa are the resort of Cots de Carthage.

Abu Said Khalaf Ibn Yahya al-Tamimi al-Beji, aka Sidi Bou Said, teaches in the street he lives in Tunis and has since kept its name. Towards the end of his life, he withdrew to the Jebel Menara, in the Ribat built on the hill overlooking the Cape Carthage, to guard and teach Sufism. It is then called "master of the seas" because of the protection as seafarers near the site receive think. He died in 1231 and was buried on the hill. His zaouïa is perhaps the first element of the village who takes his name. Archaeological evidence identified North Slope suggests that a perimeter wall then bypasses the site. And this is a brief history of the village Sidi Bou Said.