About a half hour up the coast from Tunis, this picturesque seaside village of about 6,000 is famous for its blue-and-white architecture and stunning Mediterranean views and attracts visitors seeking charm, culture, and relaxation. Major landmarks include the hilltop Café des Delices, known for panoramic vistas out over the Med, and Dar Ennejma Ezzahra, a neo-Moorish palace built in 1922 for a French painter and musicologist (appropriately, it´s now a museum showcasing Arab-Andalusian music). Cobblestone streets, art galleries, and scenic cliffs make Sidi Bou Saïd one of Tunisia’s most enchanting destinations.

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