Tag Archives: Tunis

Habous Quarter

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Mardi

The Habous Quarter is a market within walking distance of the Makama Law Courts in Casablanca, Morocco.  It was built by the French and is a typical merchant area, with unique, winding alleyways, shaded squares and small shops.  On display … Continue reading →

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Sidi bou Said

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Mardi

Sidi bou Said is a little hilltop village outside of Tunis overlooking the Mediterranean.  Its cobbled street climbs the hill between little shops and residences.  The most striking thing about the town is the universal color scheme of blue trim … Continue reading →

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Roman Aqueduct

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Mardi

This photo shows the ruins of an ancient Roman aqueduct built at Tunis to bring water to populated areas.  The land is dry and water is hard to find so the Romans built this structure to carry it to where … Continue reading →

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Mosaics

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Mardi

Magnificent mosaics can be seen in many places around the Mediterranean region.  We saw biblical beauties in the Norman cathedral of Monreale.  Now, in Tunisia we see them again, without the gold, depicting mythology and daily life.  During the Roman … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 22, 2011 by Mardi

This is a photo of an interesting looking gentleman sitting outside the Tunis market watching the people go by.  What more can I say?

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An Introduction to Doors

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Mardi

  In the maze of walkways and alleys of the Tunis Kasbah we saw our first nail-studded doors that are ubiquitous in this region.  The designslaid out by the nails are like beautiful quilting patterns and each is different. Door … Continue reading →

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Kasbah and Medina of Tunis

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Mardi

Tunis is a clean modern city with four-lane highways, fast moving cars, tall buildings and Coca Cola billboards.  Flower stalls grace the sidewalks with fragrant, colorful blooms.  We walked along the walls of the Kasbah (citadel of the old city) … Continue reading →

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Baths of Carthage

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Mardi

Leaving Italy our ship sailed across the Mediterranean Sea to Tunisia.  We spent one day exploring the wonders of ancient Roman ruins and walking in the modern city of Tunis.  I will take you wandering through my photos to some … Continue reading →

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