Sidi Bou Said, Mediterranean coastal town in Tunis Governorate, Tunisia
Sidi Bou Said rises on steep cliffs that overlook the Mediterranean Sea, featuring narrow streets lined with white buildings and blue doors.
The town developed around the tomb of Abu Said Ibn Khalef Ibn Yahia El-Beji, a 13th-century religious teacher from the Zitouna Mosque in Tunis.
The current blue and white color scheme of buildings originated in the 1920s when Baron Rodolphe d'Erlanger implemented this architectural regulation.
The TGM train connects Sidi Bou Said to central Tunis, with departures every 30 minutes from Tunis Marine station throughout the day.
The Ennejma Ezzahra palace houses the Center for Arab and Mediterranean Music, containing an extensive collection of traditional musical instruments.
Location: delegation of Carthage
Elevation above the sea: 98 m
Address: Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia 2026
GPS coordinates: 36.87109,10.34905
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:55
Tunisia offers diverse photography locations from Roman ruins to desert landscapes. The El Jem amphitheater stands as a monument of ancient architecture, while Sidi Bou Said presents Mediterranean buildings in blue and white. The Medina of Tunis contains historic streets, and Kairouan's Great Mosque displays Islamic architectural elements. Natural settings include the Chott el Djerid salt lake and the mountain oasis of Chebika. Archaeological sites such as Carthage and Dougga provide views of ancient civilizations, while coastal areas like Cap Bon feature waters and green spaces.
The medina of Tunis houses historical mosques, palaces, and traditional souks. The archaeological site of Carthage features remnants of Punic and Roman civilizations. Museums like the Bardo display archaeological collections. Modern neighborhoods include Avenue Habib Bourguiba with its colonial buildings. The village of Sidi Bou Saïd and the port of La Goulette complete the architectural heritage of the Tunisian capital.
Archaeological site of Carthage
2.2 km
Carthage Palace
1.8 km
Theatre of Carthage
2.3 km
Horses' mosaïc of Carthage
2.2 km
Jāmiʻ al-ʻĀbidīn
2.2 km
Basilica of Saint Cyprian
1.3 km
Ennejma Ezzahra
562 m
Basilica of Damous El Karita
1.9 km
Odeon hill and park of the Roman villas of Carthage
2.2 km
Essaada Palace
2 km
Villa Baizeau
1.7 km
Carthage Administration Inscription
2.2 km
Keren Yechoua Synagogue
2 km
Chapelle Sainte-Monique de Carthage
1.7 km
Dar El Annabi
148 m
Basilica Majorum of Carthage
1.4 km
La Marsa church
1 km
Sidi Bou Said lighthouse
90 m
Naceur Bey Palace
62 m
Dar Mohsen
366 m
Dar El Annabi
146 m
Ain Tassat
313 m
Odeon of Carthage
2.1 km
Centre of Arab and Mediterranean Music
562 m
House of the Aviary
2.2 km
House of the Cryptoporticus
2.2 km
Sebil Bach Hamba
465 m
Port of Sidi Bou Said
566 mReviews
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