Archive for February, 2009
Djenne
Who said that Africa was all jungles and safari? While those things continue to be one of the most popular and most beautiful tourist destinations in the world, Africa also has other treasures in store for the travel hungry person – one of which is Djenne, in Mali.
Djenne is primarily known for its large mosque, which is not really famed due its size, but because of the material it was made with. The Djenne mosque is the largest mud-built structure in the whole world and is considered a World Heritage site. Visit Djenne and see not only the mosque, but also the madrassas – Qu’iran school for young children – which bespeak of the towns history as a former centre of Muslim scholarship and learning. You can also enjoy the Monday market, which has changed little from ancient times.