The Port city of Sfax has many places of attractions. There are many Museums in Sfax. Both tourists and locals of all age groups come to see the varied Museums in Sfax. Though there are many museums in the city the two most favored museums are the Archeological Museum and the Folk Museum.
The Archeological Museum is a famous site of attraction. It is one of the most important Museums in Tunisia Sfax. The museum is housed in the ground floor of the Municipality house of Sfax. Both tourists and locals come to see the vast range of exhibits housed in the museum. You can an amazing collection of artifacts in the museum. The museum is open on all days of the week except on Sundays. Visiting hours is from 8:30 am to 6pm. In between the Museum remains close for 2 hours from 1pm to 3pm.
The exhibits include different Punic, Byzantine and Roman antiquities. Besides, these you can see many marine mosaics. All these mosaics belong to the regions of Thaenae, Taparura and La Skhira. The main attractions of the Archeological Museums in Sfax are the "Daniel in the lions' den" and the "Ennius surrounded by the Muses". While the former dates back to the 5th - 6th century, the latter belongs to the 3rd century. Both kids and adults love watching the vast collection of the Archeological Museum of the city.
Another notable Museums in Sfax is the Folk Museum. The Folk Museum in Sfax lies in Dar Jellouli. It is an 18th century mansion that belonged to a wealthy Andalusian family. The museum is a beautiful architectural piece. The main attraction of the museum is the inner courtyard. The courtyard is surrounded by horseshoe arches. The Museu houses a wide range of day to day objects. You can see a different furnitures, kitchen wares, jars and spices. Other attractions include jewelry, traditional costumes, glass paintings and calligraphy.
The varied exhibits of the Folk Museum, which is one of the best Tourist Attractions in Sfax are sure to catch your attention. The Museum is open on all days of the week except Mondays.
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