# Halfaouine

Tunis, Tunisia

A historic working-class quarter on the northern edge of the medina, near the vanished Bab Souika gate. Famed for its squares, cafés, and everyday street life, Halfaouine inspired Férid Boughedir's celebrated 1990 film about a boy growing up among its rooftops.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Halfaouine, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 36.8055, 10.1675

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