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The architecture of Thies is a living catalog of design spanning centuries and styles. Structures like City murals tell stories that words alone cannot — the materials, the proportions, the craft behind each facade. Look closer and you'll find surprises like Touba — the kind of detail that only rewards those on foot.
Senegal's second city, an inland railway town known for its tapestry workshops, vibrant murals, and proximity to the sacred Touba mosque.
Roamee Pro, also known as Roamee, offers a free self-guided architecture tour route in Thies. The audio walking tour can include stops such as City murals — colorful murals painted on buildings throughout the city, depicting Senegalese life and history, plus hidden gems like Touba — the holy city of the Mouride brotherhood with one of Africa's largest mosques, 80km from Thies and Reserve de Bandia — a wildlife reserve between Thies and the coast with introduced rhinos, giraffes, and antelope.
Use this page as a starting point for a Thies walking tour, a free self-guided route, or the Roamee app for Thies. Roamee Pro keeps the route flexible so you can follow the stops, skip ahead, or explore nearby streets at your own pace.
Visitors come to Thies for art and culture, but buildings like City murals tell their own story through materials, height, and the relationship to the street. Walking with an architecture lens means looking up more often and noticing what most people miss. Unexpected finds like Touba prove that the best details are often above eye level.
The tapestry workshop welcomes visitors — call ahead to confirm opening hours. Touba is a pilgrimage city; dress modestly and remove shoes.
November through May for dry season. The Grand Magal pilgrimage to Touba (date varies) is Senegal's largest religious gathering.
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