Dark sights in Tunis
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Tourbet el-Bey
The Tourbet el-Bey has the green fish-scale domes typical of mausoleums. Inside is a mishmash of tiles and intricate stucco, built during Ali Pasha II's reign (1758-82). Many subsequent Husseinite beys (provincial governors), princesses, ministers and trusted advisers ended up here. The male tombs are topped with strange, anonymous marble renditions of their preferred headgear, be it turban or chechia (small, red felt hat), with the number of tassels showing their importance.
The enthusiastic, French-speaking guardian is knowledgeable.
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Zaouia Sidi Kacem Ezzilizi
Zaouia Sidi Kacem Ezzilizi is the tomb of an Andalusian craftsman who's credited with bringing tile-making to Tunis. The restored building contains some beautiful Tunisian ceramics, ranging from medieval to modern.
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