Great Mosque of Testour, Islamic monument in Testour, Tunisia
The Great Mosque of Testour contains a 23-meter minaret with an octagonal upper tower decorated with enameled ceramic work and Spanish-influenced design elements.
Muhammad Tagharinu, who settled in Testour during 1609, commissioned the construction of this religious building, which was completed in the year 1631.
The mosque features architectural elements from Moorish and Ottoman traditions, including limestone columns, semi-circular arches, and traditional Hispanic building methods.
The prayer hall and central courtyard of the mosque accommodate 1000 worshippers, with nine naves divided by seven bays and two domes above the central passage.
A sundial created by Ahmed al-Harrar in 1761 stands in the large courtyard, measuring 17.70 meters by 36.20 meters, surrounded by antique limestone columns.
Location: Testour
Inception: 1631
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
Capacity: 1000
GPS coordinates: 36.55390,9.44682
Latest update: March 12, 2025 09:43
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