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The Great Mosque of Kairouan
The Great Mosque stands as Kairouan's iconic symbol and is among the world's oldest and most exquisite mosques, a truly impressive monument in the Maghreb.
Its religious significance establishes Kairouan as the 4th holiest city in Islam.
Marvel at its imposing minaret, the vast courtyard with its stunning arcades and sundial, and the intricately carved cedar wood doors.
These doors open into prayer halls adorned with numerous marble columns.
Constructed in 670, this architectural marvel, reminiscent of an adobe fortress, has inspired mosque designs throughout the Maghreb.
· 40 min· Admission included
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Medina of Kairouan
The Medina of Kairouan is one of Tunisia's most well-preserved and authentic historic districts.
Explore its vibrant souks, sample the local Kairouan pastries known as 'Les Mekroudhs', and discover traditional carpet weaving.
· 30 min· Admission included
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Amphitheatre D'el Jem
Visit the Roman Colosseum, established in the 3rd century AD and recognized as a World Heritage Site in 1972.
This amphitheater, capable of seating 30,000 spectators, ranks third in size among Roman amphitheaters worldwide, after those in Rome and Capua.
It remains the most striking Roman monument in all of Africa.
· 40 min· Admission included
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Ribat of Monastir
This is the oldest and most significant defensive structure built along the Maghreb coast by Arab conquerors in the early Islamic period.
Founded in 796, the Ribat has undergone several renovations throughout the medieval era.
Originally quadrilateral, it comprises four main buildings surrounding two internal courtyards.
Besides the small cells for 'warrior monks' who combined military duties with prayer and contemplation, the Ribat contains two prayer rooms.
The larger prayer room now displays rare artifacts from religious and medieval times.
A spiral staircase with a hundred steps leads to the watchtower, offering panoramic views of Monastir and the sea, and from where luminous signals were once exchanged at night with neighboring ribats.
· 40 min· Admission included
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Bassins Aghlabites
The Aghlabid Basins are a significant Tunisian historical monument located in Kairouan.
Dating back to the latter half of the 9th century and situated outside the medina's walls, they represent the most important hydraulic engineering works in the history of the Muslim world.
· 20 min· Admission included
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