Things to do in Ta’izz
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National Museum
Not really a museum at all, but more the petrified palace of Imam Ahmed, the NationalMuseum preserves the life and times of its previous and slightly peculiar owner. Among the exhibits – which are intriguing, bizarre and comical in equal measure – are a large collection of gifts and purchases from Europe, including an Etch-a-Sketch, hundreds of bottles of eau de cologne (in which the imam apparently bathed), a personal cinema (despite TV and films being banned under Imamic law) and an electronic rocking bed that must be the envy of Hugh Hefner. Among his many quirks, the imam claimed not just to have magical powers that protected him from all evils, but also to be…
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Al-Rayan
Ta'izz has many excellent juice bars. Normally decorated with curtains of fresh mangos and oranges, these respites from the heat and chaos outside provide delicious, healthy drinks. A couple of good ones are the Al-Rayan and the busy, unnamed one next to the Tadhamon International Bank on Gamal Abdul Nasser St.
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Hot Hut
You'll probably be craving something a little different by the time you get to Ta'izz, in which case this new and clean restaurant with burgers that aren't a bad imitation of those back home should pass the test. Super sweet ice creams are another favourite.
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Al-Shibani Restaurant
The fast-talking owner (who speaks brilliant English) will have you ordering everything on the menu in no time at all. Don't let this worry you – it's all top nosh, but the fish is best.
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Abu Khalid Cafeteria
Clean, peaceful and with pleasant window seats, this is a good place for fruit juice and cakes and lingering conversations. Popular with students.
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Best Ice Cream
The dozen or so cool, fruity flavours of ice cream on sale here are perfect on a hot day.
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