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    Sidi Bou Said is a town in northern Tunisia located about 20 km northeast from the capital, Tunis. Named after a religious figure who lived there, Abu Said al-Baji, it was previously called Jbel el-Menar. The town itself is a tourist attraction and is known for its extensive use of blue and white. It can be reached by a TGM train, which runs from Tunis to La Marsa.
    CountryTunisia
    Area code(s)36° 52′ 0″ N, 10° 20′ 0″ E
    Delegation(s)Carthage
    Discover Sidi Bou Said's Beauty and History
    Discover Sidi Bou Said's Beauty and History
    The Blue and White Paradise of Sidi Bou Said
    The Blue and White Paradise of Sidi Bou Said
    Overview

    Sidi Bou Said (Arabic: سيدي بو سعيد Sīdi Bū Sʻīd ) is a town in northern Tunisia located about 20 km northeast from the capital, Tunis.
    Named after a religious figure who lived there, … See more

    History

    In the 12th century/13th century AD Abu Said Ibn Khalaf Yahya al-Tamimi al-Beji arrived in the village of Jabal el-Menar and established a sanctuary. After his death in 1231, he was buried there. In the 18th century we… See more

    Famous people

    Sidi Bou Said has a reputation as a town of artists. Artists who have lived in or visited Sidi Bou Said include famous occultist Aleister Crowley, Paul Klee, Gustave-Henri Jossot, August Macke and Louis Moillet. Tunisian ar… See more