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Every street in Thies carries echoes of the events that shaped it. Stand in front of Thies Railway Station and City murals and the past stops being abstract — the buildings, monuments, and neighborhoods survived to tell their tale. Quieter sites like Touba hold stories that the crowds at the major monuments never hear.
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 history tour route in Thies. The audio walking tour can include stops such as Thies Railway Station — a colonial-era station on the Dakar-Bamako railway line, 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.
Thies draws visitors for art and culture, and history is the foundation beneath all of it. Sites like Thies Railway Station and City murals anchor the narrative, while overlooked places like Touba fill in the chapters that most visitors skip. Walking with a history lens, even familiar landmarks reveal why a street curves the way it does and what happened on the ground you're standing on.
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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