Hammamet

The old fortress on the seashore protects luxury hotels among the orange, lemon, jasmine groves and orchards. Everywhere - the realm of Tunisian architecture. Hammamet - haven of beauty, sunshine and melancholia. Flaubert, Maupassant, Wilde, Churchill, were conquered by his charm. Hammamet - it is the oldest in the country's tourist center, giving Tunisia, 25 percent of all tourism revenues. Hammamet has a unique appearance. All resorts Tunis green and have beautiful parks, but even among them Hammamet stands out for its lush gardens. The main principle of urban planning in Hammamet - at home should not exceed the height of cypresses. Therefore Hammamet - the most graphic illustration of the expression «buried in verdure» , for which, in fact, can hardly see the city buildings and hotels. Therefore, in 647, Tunisia became easy prey for the Arab conquerors, who for many centuries strengthened its rule. Then followed the period of Ottoman domination (1574 - 1881 gg.), Which is already in our time over a French protectorate (1881 - 1956 gg.). Hammamet is situated on the coast, 70 km south-east of Tunisia. Hammamet Resort zone stretched about 14 km along the seashore. From north to adjoin the small resort town of Nabeul. South as part of Hammamet - Hammamet Sud or Yasmine-Hammamet - a new tourist area, which a few years to grow into independent prestigious resort. Hammamet has a long history that goes back to the period of Roman rule. In the vicinity of Hammamet archeologists discovered the ruins of Roman villas and baths, which indicates that these places have been popular for recreation and amusement since ancient times. The name of the city, probably dates back to the Arabic word "hammam", that means "baths". In place of modern Hammamet in the Middle Ages arose populous Arab city. This still resembles a fortress Ribat, towering on the waterfront in the city center.