The municipality of Sidi Bou Saïd, a charming coastal village with picturesque alleys and a characteristic Mediterranean architecture, recently sent a message to its inhabitants concerning the maintenance of their properties. The objective is clear: to preserve the beauty of the village and maintain its unique image, both for residents and for the thousands of visitors who go there every year.
In an initiative aimed at strengthening the aesthetic quality of the living environment, the municipality has recalled its fellow citizens to the need to regularly whiten the exterior walls and maintain the facades of buildings.
This gesture, which might seem harmless, is of capital importance in a place like Sidi Bou Saïd, where every architectural detail contributes to the harmony of the landscape.
The call for action is part of a preservation of the cultural and visual heritage of the village. The bright white of the walls of the traditional houses of Sidi Bou Saïd, as well as the doors and windows painted in blue, are a real emblem of the village.
This aesthetic is a precious asset for the region, because it contributes to tourism, a key sector of the local economy, and to the reputation of Sidi Bou Saïd, a destination popular with travelers looking for charm and tranquility.
The municipality therefore asked its inhabitants to ensure that their facades be regularly maintained and that the laundering of the walls is carried out in compliance with the standards which preserve the authenticity of the place.
This measure also aims to fight against the degradation of buildings, which can affect the attractiveness of the village, particularly in the period of strong tourist crowds.
