Village of Sidi Bou Saïd

Village of Sidi Bou Saïd skrevs in på UNESCO:s världsarvslista 2026 som kulturarv i Tunisia. Platsen hör till regionen Arab States.

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Världsarvet har varit en del av den gemensamma UNESCO-listan sedan 2026.

UNESCOThe property is a picturesque village perched on a promontory overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, harmoniously integrated into the cliff topography. It developed around the tomb of a Sufi master and saint, known as Sidi Bou Saïd, who lived in the 12th-13th centuries. Through its architectural fabric and urban planning in symbiosis with the natural environment, its recognisable aesthetic created by emblematic colours, and a mystic aura associated with the Sufi spirituality that permeates the site, the property brings together geomorphology, architecture, and spirituality. It has long inspired artists and continues to attract visitors seeking spiritual serenity.