Location: Kairouan
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The 8 Best Sights & Landmarks in Kairouan, Kairouan Governorate
Kairouan (Arabic: القيروان Qeirwān, also known as al-Qayrawan), is the capital of the Kairouan Governorate in Tunisia. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city was founded by the Umayyads around 670. In the period of Caliph Mu'awiya (reigned 661–680), it became an important centre for Sunni Islamic scholarship and Quranic learning, and thus attracting a large number of Muslims from various parts of the world, next only to Mecca and Medina. The holy Mosque of Uqba is situated in the city.
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1. The Great Mosque of Kairouan
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4.5 based on 531 reviews
Though non-Muslims cannot enter this mosque, a look inside the doorway reveals its most noteworthy feature—a motley set of columns relocated from numerous other locations.
Reviewed By JourneysFromSeattle - Seattle, United States
On the day we visited there were very few visitors - mainly western tourists. Artistically this holy mosque is very simple and refined. At first glance it may seem somewhat plain, but as you look closer, artistically it is very beautifully designed and sophisticated. The lines are stunning and the details are of high quality. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this holy mosque is well worth a visit if you are in Tunisia.
2. Mosque Sidi Sahbi (Mosque of the Barber)
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4.5 based on 152 reviews
Ages ago the local barber performed ritual circumcisions, hence the name of this ornate cathedral.
Reviewed By JourneysFromSeattle - Seattle, United States
This small mosque and mausoleum features a number of beautiful design elements, including a small courtyard with beautiful handpainted tiles, and another room with a stunning white cupola, with each section of a different design.
3. Governor's House
4. Medina of Kairouan
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4.0 based on 247 reviews
Tourists appreciate the leatherwork and other crafts available in this ancient city’s old quarter (medina).
Reviewed By Tiberiu_Baranyi - Timisoara, Romania
Kairouan - the fourth holiest city of the Islam (after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem) just to let you know a little bit on the city. Kairouan is also the former capital of Tunisia - so it once was the most important city of the country. The Medina - or the old city center - has several things to offer - from the typical shops where you can find the souvenirs you need to buy from Tunisia. Don't forget prepare to bargain and also be patient it will be some hussle from the merchants, but it is a cultural thing so you must not take it personally. So you can find excellent quality and it is up to your bargaining skills how much it's gonna cost you. Beside the shops , you have small eateries and tea/coffee shops, you have old city walls to visit. Than you have the several Mosques that you will find in the Medina and some other holy places . Beware, be dressed appropriately and show respect when entering the places of worship - regardless what religion you are, pay the due respect to others believes. To sum it up - it was a true cultural imerition strolling through the Medina - great nonetheless definitely a must do when you travel to Tunisia.
5. Three Doors Mosque
6. Bir Barouta
7. Bassins Aghlabites
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3.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By Tracypun - Hong Kong, China
The basin is so beautiful and I can’t believe that the ancient Roman was knowledgeable to construct many basics to collect water. They use the sentiment theory to purify the water. Now it’s open as a public park.
