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Unusual
Attractions
in Tunisia

Tozeur, Tunisia

Leftover Star Wars Sets

Buildings from the fictional planet of Tatooine still litter the Tunisian desert.

Matmatat-Al-Qadimal, Tunisia

Hotel Sidi Driss

The original film set of Luke Skywalker's Tatooine home from the "Star Wars" trilogy.

El Jem, Tunisia

El Jem Amphitheatre

The largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheater in Africa was designed to seat 35,000 people.

Tataouine, Tunisia

Ksar Ouled Soltane

15th century granary, or futuristic slave quarters in Tataouine.

Matmatat-Al-Qadimal, Tunisia

Matmata Underground Houses

Made famous by "Star Wars," these troglodyte homes face an uncertain future.

Teboursouk, Tunisia

Dougga

The best preserved Roman small town in North Africa.

Site archéologique de Carthage, Tunisia

Tophet at Carthage

An ancient burial ground believed to have been used for ritual sacrifice.

Lars Homestead

The original movie set for the home of "Star Wars" hero Luke Skywalker.

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Unique
Food & Drink
in Tunisia

Desert Truffles

So strong is Kuwaitis’ love for this seasonal delicacy that an entire market gets set up just for its sale.

Taguella

A desert dwellers’ delight, this bread gets baked in sand.

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It was seen as a threat to colonial rule.

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But they quickly forget the smells of their own nests.

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