The city of Sousse is the capital of the eastern region of Tunisia, where the infrastructure of entertainment is well developed. Modern architectural complexes are successfully combined with perfectly preserved ancient streets of Medina, thick olive groves. In Sousse you are sure to find what to see, as there are many sights here.
The city with a mild Mediterranean subtropical climate is located in a picturesque bay to the south of Hammamet. Problems with transport you will not arise, and the nearest airport of Monastir is only 12 kilometers away.
The history of this Tunisian city dates back to the 9th century BC, and the status of the tourist center was entrusted to Suss in the sixties of the last century. For the first time in the history of Tunisia, it was possible to consolidate the tourist integrated zones, that is, the large areas allocated for the construction of various hotels and entertainment centers.
Architectural sights
A large part of all the attractions of Tunisia is concentrated in Sousse, so tourists can be found here all year round. One of the business cards of Sousse is Medina - the old part of the Tunisian port city. Since 1988, this object has the title of a World Heritage Site. Medina is surrounded by high eight-meter walls, which are stretched for 2250 meters. On the walls are observation towers.
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Medina is famous for the ancient tower of Kalef Al Fata, which was erected in 859. Initially, the tower played the role of a lighthouse, and today every tourist can enjoy the views of Sousse from the observation point of Kalef Al Fata, located at an altitude of thirty meters.
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Preserved in Sousse and the ancient monastery Ribat, the construction of which was conducted from 780 to 821 years. The perimeter of the inner courtyard of the monastery-fortress is represented by numerous cells and galleries, and in one of the corners is the patrol tower Nador. To rise to it, it is necessary to overcome 73 steps.
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It is worth paying attention to the inspection of the Great Sid-Okba mosque, which was built in Sousse in 850 by the Aghlabids. The outer wall of the mosque in the corners is decorated with two watchtower round towers, and in the courtyard there is a gallery with horseshoe shaped massive arches. The main architectural feature of the Great Mosque is the squat minaret, to which the external staircase leads.
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If you are a fan of mosaic art, be sure to visit the Sousse Museum. It is here that the unique and most beautiful collection of mosaics in the world is collected.
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If you wish and have free time, you can also visit the fortress Kasbe, the remains of the tombs of the Phoenicians, Christian catacombs, Roman buildings and Byzantine fortifications.
Entertainment
In the port of El Kantaoui, a prestigious resort with a harbor for yachts, there is a huge golf course, as well as various attractions. Children will definitely like the water park, the zoo and the ice cream house in Sousse, and adults will have a great time at numerous discos, casinos, restaurants and bars. In the daytime you can relax and get better at the big centers of thalassotherapy, and in the evening make an exciting shopping in the eastern bazaars.
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The ocean of impressions is guaranteed when booking an excursion from Sousse to the Sahara, which is usually calculated for two days. The program includes riding on jeeps and camels, bathing in fresh lakes, visiting oases, bazaars. Night will be offered at one of the hotels in Duza.
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A trip to this ancient city with a modern level of service will be remembered for ever! All you need is a passport and a visa to Tunisia .