Medina of Tunis, Historic Islamic district in Tunis, Tunisia
The Medina spans 270 hectares with narrow streets connecting mosques, markets, palaces, and residential buildings through an intricate network of passages and alleyways.
Established in 698 around the Zitouna Mosque, the Medina developed into North Africa's primary religious and commercial center during the Hafsid dynasty rule.
The district contains 700 monuments including madrasas, fountains, and religious buildings that display a combination of Arab, Ottoman, and local architectural elements.
Multiple entrances grant access to the Medina, with Bab el Bahr gate offering direct paths to main attractions and traditional markets selling crafts and textiles.
The urban layout follows specific social patterns where buildings increase in value based on their distance from commercial areas, prioritizing residential privacy.
Location: Tunis
GPS coordinates: 36.79866,10.17211
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:31
Tunisia offers diverse photography locations from Roman ruins to desert landscapes. The El Jem amphitheater stands as a monument of ancient architecture, while Sidi Bou Said presents Mediterranean buildings in blue and white. The Medina of Tunis contains historic streets, and Kairouan's Great Mosque displays Islamic architectural elements. Natural settings include the Chott el Djerid salt lake and the mountain oasis of Chebika. Archaeological sites such as Carthage and Dougga provide views of ancient civilizations, while coastal areas like Cap Bon feature waters and green spaces.
The medina of Tunis houses historical mosques, palaces, and traditional souks. The archaeological site of Carthage features remnants of Punic and Roman civilizations. Museums like the Bardo display archaeological collections. Modern neighborhoods include Avenue Habib Bourguiba with its colonial buildings. The village of Sidi Bou Saïd and the port of La Goulette complete the architectural heritage of the Tunisian capital.
Khaldounia
151 m
Madrasa of Ech Chamaiya
101 m
Souk El Attarine
143 m
Hammouda Pacha Mosque
120 m
Mausoleum of Sidi Ali Azouz
145 m
Diocesan Library of Tunis
86 m
Mausoleum of Sidi Ben Arous
173 m
Madrasa of Ennakhla
180 m
Souk El Fekka
120 m
Tourbet Aziza Othmana
120 m
Mosque of El Hafsia
52 m
Souk El Blaghgia
114 m
Mosque of El Habibi
88 m
Old barracks of the medina of Tunis
141 m
Mosque of El Fell
55 m
Funduk El Attarine
86 m
Madrasa of Asfouria
151 m
Madrasa of Hamzia
151 m
Midhat al Sultan
135 m
Madrasa of Al Habibia Al Kubra
176 m
Hospital of Saint-Louis of Tunis
84 m
Zaouia of Sidi Klai
178 m
Mourad Bey Mausoleum
170 m
National Library of Tunisia
94 m
Marabout de Sidi Louklaï
178 m
Library De La Khaldounia
151 m
Rue de la Kasbah
140 m
Rue Jemaa Ez Zitouna
143 mReviews
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