Tunisia’s fascinating history is determined by the Roman influence and its proximity to Egypt. Despite its obvious resemblance to Marrakech, it also has a strong scent of Paris making it a remarkable country in which to explore the contrasts (don’t miss Tunisia’s Star Wars filming locations). Everything interesting in terms of architecture is here. If you … Continue reading
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African Tales: Tunisia
We were on our way to Carthage, a true dream for any architect or anyone who appreciates the Romans as much as me. After a timid conversation – what’s your name? Are you married?– the taxi driver and me started engaging in a deeper conversation. Meanwhile I felt grateful to my French professor whose teachings … Continue reading
The Free Architecture Guide of Marrakech (PDF)
Marrakech is a chaos, but a beautiful one. Its medina is one of the busiest and most lively places you’ll ever visit. In contrast, if you walk deep enough through the souks, you’ll find calm places where the only sound is water. Don’t miss these stunning pieces of Islamic architecture just because they’re hard to find … Continue reading