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Moroccan Door Knocker
My faithful followers know by now that I was quite taken by the beautiful doors in Tunisia. I didn’t see as many in Morocco, but there were some in the same style. These were painted brown and they had beautiful … Continue reading
Incongruent
This photo is of a common scene that seemed incongruent to me. As the old meets the new, there is a sense of life in both Morocco and Tunisia, at least in the city.
Sunset over Tunisia
We left Tunisia in a magnificent sunset. It was a glorious sight.
Decorative Patterns Everywhere
Beautiful, colorful patterns abound in Tunisia. Stairways, plates, and buildings all bear the work of talented artisans. The photo above shows two kiosks in Sidi bou Said selling ceramic ware. A close-up photo shows some of the plates that vendors … Continue reading
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Doors, Doors, Doors
The front doors of residences in Tunisia are large, double, decorated and mostly blue. The artistry is created with nails that look like hammered upholstery tacks, both large and small, and some other adornments that can be seen in the … Continue reading
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Tagged artistry, blue doors, door adornments, door handles, doors, Mediterranean Sea, photos, Tunisia
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Architectural Decor
The walls and ceilings of Tunisian buildings are covered with decoration. Colorful tiles, mosaics, murals and carvings grace the spaces. The first photo shows the detailed artistry that is applied to every architectural feature. The second photo is of a … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, artist, artistry, carved plaster, carvings, craftsman, decor, design, mosaics, murals, North Africa, photo, sculpt, stencil, stucco, tiles, Tunisia
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Mosaics
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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Tagged archaeological antiquities, Bardo museum, cathedral, Mediterranean, Monreale, mosaics, mythology, Norman cathedral, North Africa, Ottoman palace, photos, Roman, Tunis, Tunisia
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Kasbah and Medina of Tunis
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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Tagged bargaining, carpets, ceramics, citadel, flag, flower stalls, jewlry, Kasbah, knotted wool, markets, Medina, photo, shops, souks, Tunis, Tunisia
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Baths of Carthage
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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