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Sights in the City of Tunis, Tunisia

Our tour bus only made one stop in Tunis, so most of the pictures I took were through the bus windows. While in the Medina, we stopped near the Tunis City Hall, a modern structure that blends well with the … Continue reading

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The Medina in Tunis, Tunisia

While in Tunis, the tour guide brought my group to the shops in the Medina, the oldest part of Tunis .  There, a rug merchant presented his wares, explaining how the various carpets were made .  I didn’t purchase a … Continue reading

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Mosques and Minarets in Tunis, Tunisia

I arrived in Tunis, the capital of Tunisia during Ramadan, the Islamic month for fasting .  During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, and smoking during daylight hours .  In Tunis, mosques are as common as Roman Catholic churches are … Continue reading

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