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Chenini

Chenini

3.1
5.0/5
1 reviews
Shanini · 170m from downtown
The 7 Dormants Mosque

The 7 Dormants Mosque

2.2
Tataouine South · 1.2km from Shanini
Guermassa Ancient Village

Guermassa Ancient Village

2
Ghomrassen · 8.3km from Shanini
Ksar Chenini

Ksar Chenini

1.9
Shanini · 204m from downtown
Kala'a Guermessa (ras el moutmana)

Kala'a Guermessa (ras el moutmana)

1.9
Ghomrassen · 8.5km from Shanini
Village Berbร ลกre de Douiret

Village Berbร ลกre de Douiret

1.9
Tataouine North · 5.2km from Shanini
Amphitheatre of El Jem
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Amphitheatre of El Jem

5.9
4.6/5
51 reviews
Amphitheatre of El Jem is located in the town of El Jem in eastern Tunisia. It was built in the 3rd century AD, is grand in scale and magnificent in presence, and even after nearly 2,000 years of weathering, it still stands tall on the open plains. The entire structure is primarily built with massive stone blocks. Supported by layers of arches and a sturdy stone structure, it features a towering three-story facade reaching a height of over 30 m. The amphitheatre's long axis is nearly 150 m, and its short axis exceeds 120 m. It is estimated to have been able to accommodate over 30,000 spectators. Standing in front of the building and looking up, rows of stone arches unfold layer by layer, appearing both solemn and majestic while reflecting the rigorous and precise structural design of ancient Roman architecture. Stepping inside the amphitheatre, visitors can more vividly experience the scenes of ancient competitive events.Tunisia · El Jem
Chott el Djerid
No. 6 of Best Things to Do in Tunisia

Chott el Djerid

5.7
4.8/5
29 reviews
Chott el Djerid is located on the edge of the Sahara Desert in south-central Tunisia and is one of the largest salt lakes in the Sahara region. For most of the year, it does not look like a rippling blue lake: the water evaporates under the scorching sun, revealing an endless expanse of white salt crust that looks like a frozen snowfield from afar. In the cooler seasons, a shallow layer of brine collects in the low-lying areas, with a salt content far exceeding that of seawater, shimmering in different shades of pink, orange, green, and purple under the sunlight, like a palette spread across the earth. Traveling from Douz, known as the "Gateway to the Sahara," to the oasis city of Tozeur, the road cuts straight across the lake, a stretch often considered by travelers to be the highlight of the entire journey: outside the car window, the salt flats extend to the horizon, and when summer heat waves rise, mirages often appear on the lake surface, where the water in the distance turns out to be just the reflection of salt crystals upon closer approach.Tunisia · Faouar
Star Wars House

Star Wars House

1.9
Tataouine · 14.4km from Shanini
Hotel Sidi Idriss
No. 10 of Best Things to Do in Tunisia

Hotel Sidi Idriss

5.1
5.0/5
17 reviews
Hotel Sidi Idriss not only boasts magnificent Sahara Desert scenery but also hides many familiar movie scenes. This unique underground structure combines traditional local dwellings with classic memories of science fiction films, making it a highly distinctive film tourism destination in Tunisia. This filming location was created by digging deep pits into the loess, then carving rooms along the pit walls and connecting the various spaces through tunnels and passageways. The courtyards are sunken underground, which reduces direct sunlight and helps keep indoor temperatures relatively stable, giving them the characteristic of being warm in winter and cool in summer. Visitors can walk into the underground space, sit at the same tables seen in the movie, and take photos from familiar angles, as if briefly stepping into Luke Skywalker's childhood life. For fans, this is not just a visit, but a close-up reunion with a classic movie scene.Matmatat-Al-Qadimal · 75.5km from Shanini

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What travellers say about Shanini

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M32***233 December 2019
5.0
Absolutely a must see village, very short drive from Tataouine. Unfortunately is very run down and not many tourists are visiting but it is a jewel in the South.

Chenini

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老少皆宜()15 November 2022
5.0
We visited the El Jem Colosseum in Tunisia, which was even more spectacular than the one in Italy. For centuries, the El Jem Colosseum has conquered all visitors with its grandeur, magnificence, scientific layout, and perfect harmony of structure, just like the pyramids in Egypt.

Amphitheatre of El Jem

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想飞的鱼06273 October 2020
4.0
Gilit Salt Lake is the largest desert salt lake in the world. Although it is called a lake, due to the huge evaporation, the actual water content of Gilit Salt Lake is very low and the salt content is very high. It is even known as the lake with the highest salt content in the world. The salt content is even comparable to that of the Dead Sea. If you are lucky, you can see mirages in the desert when the weather is clear and the sun is strong.

Chott el Djerid

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juki23518 April 2020
5.0
In the desert of Maitemat, there is a man-made scenic spot, which was the location for the filming of Star Wars. The buildings here are all made of loess, and the desert scene feels like being in outer space. Recalling the scenes of Star Wars, it was really filmed here. You may as well come and visit.

Hotel Sidi Idriss

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