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Tozeur, Tunisia
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1/23/2007 |
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Located at the south of Tunisia, at 400 km of Tunis . It's the capital of the south with about 17000 inhabitants.
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History:
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The name of the city is of Roman origin (Thusuros). It was a point of stop for the Roman legions which benefitted thus from the freshness of its oasis. It's here that the Romain colonization in Africa has taken end.
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Monuments And Touristic Attractions
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Tozeur is one of the most important tourist stops, you'll notice the beauty of its walls. Tozeur is known by its dates "Dèglet en'nour " (Fingers Of Light), known universally and appreciated of experts.
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- ' Dar Chraït ' : The Museum Dar Chraït which reflect the history of the Tunisian people through the past and the park ' Médina ' which will make you live the famous Arabic Story of " Thousand and One Nights ". - Palmeraiede Tozeur : This place is a true jungle, with more than 10 km2 of surface and 500000 trees , irrigated by 200 sources. the Palm plantation is a place of relaxation and relieving , explored on foot or by bicycle , you will be acharmed by its beauty, and it will be engraved in your memory.
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- The Camel Caravans : ballads through deserts, on dunes of sand, and the lying of the sun. - the silence and the incredible mirages of Chott El Jerid, (a lake of 5 km2 surface)- Several other attractions such the local markets, the tourist train The Red Lézart, the adventures with the driving four-wheeled vehicles, the ballades as a mongolfière... , are to the appointment.
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Addresses And Useful Informations : |
- Regional Office Of Tourism : Avenue Aboulkacem Chebbi, Tozeur. Phone : (+216-76) 454 503 / 454 088. Fax : (+216-76) 452 051.
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