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  • Sidi Bou Said

  • Sidi Bou Said

    Sidi Bou Said is a historic coastal town located near Tunis, Tunisia, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Renowned for its distinctive blue-and-white architecture, the town developed as a cultural and spiritual center from the 13th century, taking its name from the Sufi saint Abu Said al-Baji, who is buried there. Sidi Bou Said became a major hub for artists, writers, and intellectuals in the 19th and 20th centuries, and strict building regulations helped preserve its unique architectural character. Today, it stands as one of Tunisia’s most iconic heritage towns, celebrated for its scenic beauty, artistic legacy, and enduring cultural identity. Sidi Bou Said was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2026.
    The site is a UNESCO World Heritage site with the official name, Village of Sidi Bou Said.
    World Heritage Site
    Sidi Bou Said
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    Sidi Bou Said

    World Heritage Site

    Date of Inscription

    2026

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    Historic Cities and Regions

    Location

    Tunisia

    Tunis

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    13th Century AD

    Islamic

    Islamic

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    Islamic Monuments

     

     

     

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