| A delightful exotic Tunisian, a little
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| | truly breathtaking some are tiny, others
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| French panache and a treasure trove of
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| | cover a complete floor, but all are
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| history makes this a wonderful area to
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| | superb in their detail and sheer
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| visit. Luxurious hotels set amidst sub
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| | artistry. No holiday is complete without
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| tropical gardens running down to the
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| | a visit to the Medina in Tunis.
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| turquoise sea rival any in the world for
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| | Craft shops, selling everything from
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| cuisine and style.
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| | leather jackets to intricate silverware,
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| Whilst in Tunis you can veritably shop
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| | local brightly painted pottery, carpets
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| till you drop in the elegant shops on the
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| | and rugs. Above all haggle its the done
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| broad boulevards or hunt for souvenirs.
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| | thing. Stop in a cafe and sip a
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| Visit the ruins of Carthage, walk the
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| | refreshing cup of Tunisian mint tea, or
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| winding hill to the top of Sidi Bou Said
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| | try some of the local delicacies perhaps
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| for an incomparable view over the bay
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| | gateaux or a bowl of a spicy chick pea
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| below.
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| | soup.
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| Its main attractions are the glorious
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| | The Great Mosque often called The Olive
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| golden beaches warmed by the languid
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| | Tree Mosque is second only in importance
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| waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the
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| | to the Holy Sidi Oqba Mosque in Kairouan
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| panache of its French colonial past and
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| | in Tunisia. Originally built in 732 but
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| sophistication of the capital Tunis.
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| | reconstructed in 864 by the Aghlabids the
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| There is more to this coastline than just
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| | architecture is impressive and elegant.
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| beaches and cities. Take a tour to the
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| | Unfortunately, only the courtyard is open
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| stunning Blue White Artisan Village of
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| | to non Muslims but for the energetic its
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| Sidi Bou, with its winding cobbled street
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| | well worth a climb up the winding stairs
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| passing a myriad of shops selling leather
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| | to the rooftop terraces of the local
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| goods, local pottery and of course the
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| | cafes to see the full splendour of the
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| ubiquitous stuffed camel. Walk to the top
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| | Mosque from afar.
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| for a marvellous view over the Bay below.
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| | Other places of interest to visit include
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| Finally sacked after rivalling Rome and
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| | in stark contrast to the Mosque the
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| later rebuilt, the ruins are worth seeing
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| | distinctive Cathedral of St. Vincent de
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| if only to glimpse the sheer wealth and
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| | Paul echoing the past French colonial
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| grandeur of a bygone age.
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| | era, for an excellent selection of local
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| If time is short the Bardo Museum in
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| | crafts then relax in one of the numerous
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| Tunis is a must see. The mosaics are
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| | popular cafes close by.
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