Tunisia

Tunisia, officially the Republic of Tunisia, is situated as the northernmost country on the African continent. Tunisia holds its place within the Maghreb region of North Africa. It shares its borders with Algeria to the west and southwest, while Libya lies to the southeast. Embraced by the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east, Tunisia features the eastern terminus of the Atlas Mountains and the northern stretches of the Sahara desert, with a significant portion of its remaining expanse comprising fertile land. Boasting a 1,300 km (810 mi) coastline, Tunisia marks the meeting point of the western and eastern segments of the Mediterranean Basin in Africa. Notably, Cape Angela stands as the northernmost point on the continent.

Celebrated for its historical architecture, vibrant marketplaces, and picturesque blue coastlines, Tunisia spans an area of 163,610 square kilometres (63,170 square miles).

Tunisia

Sidi Mahrez Mausoleum

The Mausoleum of Sidi Mahrez is the burial place of Abu Mohammed Mahrez el-Sadiki, one of the main Islamic patron saints of Tunisia. It was he who, at the beginning of the 19th century, coming from the town of Aryana (north of Tunisia), gathered t... read more

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Turbet el-Bay Mausoleum

Tunisia has a rich architectural heritage. The famous Turbet el Bey mausoleum was built during the reign of the Husseinid dynasty by Pasha Ali II in the late 18th century. This mausoleum was built especially for the members of the Husseinid family... read more

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Bardo Museum

The Bardo Museum is one of the most famous museums in the Mediterranean and the second largest in Africa. It can tell about the whole history of Tunisia, which is no less than several millennia.

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Souk el-Attarin

The Souk el-Attarin Bazaar was built in the mid-13th century on the orders of Abu Zakaria, a ruler from the Hafsid dynasty. This market is located close to the Medina (the main square of the city) in the Alexandrian quarter on Attarin Street, very... read more

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Egypt

Khan Al-Khalili Market

Khan-Al-Khalili is a large market in the Muslim neighbourhood of Cairo, one of the city's striking landmarks. The square that Khan-Al-Khalili occupies was originally the site of the Saffron Tomb mausoleum, the burial place of the Fatimid caliphs. Emir Al-Khalili ordered the destruction of the Fatimid cemetery in 1382 in order to build a large caravanserai. At that time, this was the central... read more

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Israel

Church of the Visitation

The Catholic Church of the Visitation in the Jerusalem suburb of Ein Karem is named after one of the most beautiful Gospel episodes - Mary's visit to Elizabeth.

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Greece

Ancient Agora

In the heart of Athens, northwest of the Acropolis, lie the ruins of the Ancient Agora. During the period of ancient Greece (from about the beginning of the 6th century BC) it was the political, financial, administrative, cultural and religious ce... read more

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