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The main street ("rue des Arcades"), in the center of the city, is ideal for strolling. It is lined with arcades under which are sheltered many shops. There is the largest bookstore in the city, jewelry stores, hardware stores, and a pharmacy. This street leads to a square where a very imposing tamarind tree is enthroned, facing the big market and the rickshaw station.

In the city center, very close to the market, the ^25th Anniversary Square of the OAU is a large crossroads where the arteries leading to the different neighborhoods converge. Nearby, one can see a stele commemorating the 1947 insurrection for independence.

Tulear is specialized in stone and shells, what to bring back beautiful souvenirs. We will then go to the shellfish market, where we will find shellfish from all over the Indian Ocean. Be careful: some of them are forbidden to be exported.

Colonial buildings. Near the university museum, on the rue de France, along the waterfront and in the streets that converge towards the market place, you can admire beautiful buildings from the colonial period.

Mosques. Toliara has several mosques. The most beautiful one is located close to the market (by turning right after the Independence Square). Its two white minarets rise up into an azure sky. On Fridays, the Muslim community's attendance is at its peak.

The Garden of the sea. The sea front has been completely redeveloped, with about fifty kiosks selling handicrafts and an exhibition area.