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One of the first versions of Torah is kept in the El Ghriba (tourists can’t take a look at it as it’s hidden there). Besides, as the story tells, one of the Talmud’s authors is buried also in the synagogue. The building was rebuilt several times (the last one was in 1820). If looking from the outside, it’s just unremarkable grey building with a little patio behind the gates which takes you right to the entering doors. The interior of the synagogue is a kind of combination of Muslim traditional sculpted pillars and Jewish white-blue ceramic tiles. What is more, there is a hostel for pilgrims just near the building. Any tourist who would like to see in what conditions Jews who came to the El Ghriba Synagogue live. Entering the synagogue, don’t forget to cover your head and to dress decently – it’s essential for both men and women. Besides, if you decided to come there on your own, a policeman would probably ask you to show your documents.
In case if you’re rather fond of Muslim religious constructions, then you definitely should come to Houmt El Souk. The Jemaâ El Ghorba – where followers of Maliki come to pray –, the El Sheikh – the main mosque of all island’s Ibadi –, and the Jemaâ Ettrouk – designed in the typical Turkish style – are located there.

If you come just a little bit away from the city, you can see the Borj El K'bir Fort which was built in the 13th century. To be more precise, it was constructed in 1284 as a protection of the city from Spanish invaders and pirates. Presently you can find the ruins of that village on the bottom of the ditch. Spaniards conquered the Jemaâ several times, and only in 1560 people managed to subjugate the city in the bloody battle with Turks. The fort was completely reconstructed under the leadership of Ghazi Mustapha. That is the reason why the fort is now often called as Borj El Ghazi Mustapha.
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