Children's cries echo through the alleyways as they hunt for hidden treasure -- part of growing efforts to bring life back to the Old City of Tunis. But, he added, "people traditionally don't go in the medina at night, as every souk closes its doors." "The medina is the lung of Tunisia, and it's where Tunis began," said Salma Garbi, a 38-year-old architect who was taking part in a guided walk. While visitors mostly stick to its two main arteries, "new cultural events are popping up and breathing life into the medina", she said. The district has also found new life from the creation of Art Rue, which organises art workshops with local schools, and a string of guesthouses.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 12, 2022 02:03 UTC