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The Kasbah of Hammamet is certainly best enjoyed from the outside, where it watches over the ocean and the beach. Even walking along its base in the medina is enjoyable, but inside there is sadly little to intrigue a visitor. |
Places to visit
Kasbah Hammamet
The Medina Hammamet
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The medina dates back to around 1500, when the Hafsids erected the present walls, allowing safe living and trade here. The site had earlier been an Aghlabid stronghold. Its condition is excellent, but few streets offer much authentic experience, |
Café Sidi Bou Hdid Hammamet
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Start by admiring this little zawiyya (shrine for a holy man) turned cafe from the Kasbah, then spend the last ours of the day in the cafe itself. If you find a free table. This is as good as commercial tourism gets in Tunisia! |
Roman ruins of Pupput
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The main reason for visiting Pupput is that it offers a little glimpse into the ancient lifestyles for those staying in Hammamet, but not wishing to much travelling.The site itself is truly modest, |









