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Inside the Abandoned Or Thora Synagogue of Hafsia

Post By: Dismalden
Date: 23 February 2017
Category: abandoned, architecture, medina, ruins, special places, urbex

The Or Thora Synagogue used to be a small synagogue in the Hafsia hood, the part of the old medina of Tunis where a community of Tunisian jew used to live, the hood was called the “Hara” at that time. […]

THE ABANDONED BERBER VILLAGE OF ZRIBA OLIA

Post By: Dismalden
Date: 22 February 2017
Category: abandoned, architecture, natural spot, OutofTunis, ruins, special places, urbex

Zriba Olia is another of those abandoned berber villages. This one is hidden on a small mountain near Zaghouan (70km south of Tunis) . Not much to say except if you’re fan of Collapsed old houses, invasive nature, breathtaking view, […]

The Abandoned Berber Village of Takrouna

Post By: Dismalden
Date: 6 February 2017
Category: abandoned, architecture, OutofTunis, Rooftops, ruins, special places, urbex

Takrouna is small berber village located at some 100ish km south of Tunis in the Sahel region. “The town’s name is thought to have originated from a tribe which immigrated to Andalusia in the 8th century. Following the expulsion of […]

Tunis from the rooftops of the Medina

Post By: Dismalden
Date: 18 December 2016
Category: architecture, medina, Rooftops, urbex

From the rooftops of the Medina, you can have an interesting view of both the medieval and the modern Tunis. Share This:

Tourbet Ali Bacha

Post By: Dismalden
Date: 12 December 2016
Category: architecture, medina, special places, urbex

Built originally as the Mausoleum of Ali Bacha , a former bloody ottoman governor of Tunis. His remains have been transferred to Tourbet el Bey and the building is used as a HQ for the association of the old students of […]