Tunisian architecture is a dialogue between history, climate, and craftsmanship. Across the medinas and coastal towns, facades tell stories through their textures and details. Whitewashed walls reflect the strong Mediterranean sun, while deep blue doors and shutters offer both shade and contrast. Intricate ironwork lattices, known as jali, protect windows yet allow air and light to pass, balancing privacy with openness. Arched doorways, often framed by carved stone or tile mosaics, mark thresholds with dignity and rhythm. Many houses carry courtyards hidden behind modest exteriors, revealing fountains, plants, and intimacy at the heart of domestic life. The facades themselves act as a skin - simple from afar, but rich upon closer look, where every line, curve, and ornament reflects centuries of Berber, Arab, Andalusian, and French influence. In Tunisian design, beauty lies not in grandeur but in proportion, harmony, and the quiet poetry of detail.
