The medina The medina has rather small: an area of 32 hectares and a perimeter of 2250 meters. It is bounded by a thin wall embattled. May the modesty of its range contrasts with the extreme diversity of its monuments and its lively souks that have preserved all their old-world charm. The walls were pierced by eight gates which there remain only two: the Gate of Kairouan, south and Bab el Gharbi to the west. Kasbah There was an ancient fortress. The fact remains that the Tour de Khalaf, thirty meters high, built at the highest point of the ramparts. It served as a "manar" or signal tower, converted into flagship. From there, you have a beautiful view over the medina with at Northeast, the Ribat and Great Mosque. existing buildings in the Kasbah were built around the Tower of Khalaf, between the IX and XIII century. The museum's archaeological museum is housed in the Kasbah, around two gardens Due freshness. It presents the second collection of mosaics from Tunisia, after that of the Bardo Museum. Some pieces are Due beauty saissante: Head of Medusa with a radiant decoration scales creating a beautiful effect d'optique the Ocean god, Saturn and mustache, a very graceful composition, Triumph of Bacchus, a masterful composition, Zeus removing Ganymede, Apollo and the Muses ... the museum has dismantled wealth sculptures, fragments of statues, steles, votive offerings, pottery, terracotta figurines ... the ribat fortified monastery that was part of an entire device intended to protect the coastline. The monk soldiers spent their time between prayer and action. The ribats are mostly very active religious homes. Built in the thirteenth century and later enlarged, the Ribat of Sousse was recently restored, in the 50s and 60s It is a square fortress with towers and semi-cylindrical watchtower. The entry has the form of a square porch with antique columns, capitals and corbels. Here one can find the prototype of the vault cross d'ogive. The monument also has rooms guards, prayer room, cells ... The top of the watch tower is an excellent view of the entire city and its surroundings. Great Mosque eleventh century mosque-like, with its walls of stone and large round towers, a fortress. It was perhaps, originally, a Kasbah in defense of the inner harbor. Its courtyard is bordered on three sides by porticos. Other mosques that of Sidi Ali El Ammar, the Bou ... Ftata Zaouia Zakkak This mausoleum is dominated by an octagonal minaret Turkish d'époque. The souks souk st Rebaa where the fabrics are sold, also offers tourist souvenirs. The walk through the narrow streets is very nice. It extends the souk el Caid where you can see blacksmiths workshops. In the souks, there are coffee Kahouat el Kubba in a building Xth or XIth century, covered with small columns and cupola Due room. Right next to the souks, the tank of Sofra, underground construction covered with barrel vaults. Roman origin probably, it was restored in the eleventh century. The catacombs Made from 240 galleries, they were used to IIè the fifth century. They contain some fifteen thousand graves over five kilometers. The graves were dug in the walls are stacked and sealed with tile or marble slabs. Sousse Sousse today is, after Tunis and Sfax, the third largest city. It is the capital of the Sahel region of ancient civilization or village extends the oldest olive trees in the country, that of Sfax and other Tunisian regions are creating more or less recent. Located at the seaside or slightly behind, villages - often become small towns - are numerous. The high density of settlements is one of the characteristics d'ailleurs the Sahel of Sousse. Sousse is a city with multiple functions: regional capital, large fishing port and trade, vibrant industrial center, university town ... Its natural resources and the tireless work of men has brought prosperity. Sousse tourism success has other advantages: mild climate, low and sandy coast teeming las beautiful beaches, near the northern Tunisia and the international airport of Monastir, the wealth of the region in monuments of the past ... these strengths have enabled Sousse and its region d'ajouter in all their activities, a new branch that has quickly grown considerably: the tourism sector. The area is now one of the most important tourist centers of the country. Here we find more than a hundred hotels, including about half in 4 and 5 stars. It is in this area that represents Port el Kantaoui in Tunisia hotels, is a major innovation. Based on a new concept, it is the first integrated tourist resort in Tunisia. Performed according to an architectural model based largely on traditional ways of building, the station has everything you need for a comfortable stay: golf, marina, all kinds of shops, cafes, restaurants serving cuisines finest, post office, police station, pharmacy ... All formulas are proposed accommodation; Moorish-style villas, bungalows, apartment hotels ... In the area, there has been particular interest in the animation. The results d'Aoussou Festival each year a parade of the most picturesque. It is a grand event attended by tourists and people in the region. Aqua Palace is an entertainment center that attracts with its swimming pools and playground equipment, a huge crowd. The Hannibal Park is a recreational diverse. In approximately Hergla, a carting works throughout the year. A garden plant was recently established: there are plants and exotic birds. Various other events have been established: Disconight International Boujaafar show ... They are very successful. Festival of the olive tree is at Kalaa Kébira. Restaurants of all types are very numerous throughout the area. The nightclub did not have less. Finally, the last new feature is Ezzahra Medina, a few miles of Sousse on the road to Kalaa Kebira offers a sound and light show which traces the history of Tunisia.
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