Medina of Kairouan, Historic medina quarter in Kairouan, Tunisia
The Medina of Kairouan contains numerous narrow streets, traditional houses, religious buildings, and markets within ancient fortified walls.
Founded in 670, the city rapidly developed into a major Islamic center, becoming the first Arab settlement in North Africa.
Local artisans maintain traditional crafts in workshops throughout the medina, producing handwoven carpets, metalwork, and regional pastries like makroudh.
Visitors can access the medina through multiple gates and explore its various sections, including the market areas organized by craft specialties.
The medina features the Bir Barrouta well, with its characteristic camel-driven water wheel system that supplied water to local residents.
Location: Kairouan
Part of: Kairouan
GPS coordinates: 35.67780,10.10000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:49
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.
Great Mosque of Kairouan
532 m
Aghlabid Basins
1 km
Mosque of the Barber
975 m
Bir Barrouta
211 m
Three Doors Mosque
277 m
Zawiya of Sidi Abid el Ghariani
334 m
Mosque of the Bey
532 m
Stade Hamda-Laouani
2.6 km
City walls of Kairouan
336 m
Zawiya of Sidi Amor Abbada
466 m
Stade Ali Zouaoui
1.5 km
Kairouan Synagogue
74 m
Carpet Museum
594 m
Immaculate Conception Church (Kairouan)
591 m
Al Bey Mosque
182 m
Al Malek Mosque
681 m
Barbier Mausoleum
1 km
El Hilali Mosque
313 m
Sikaya Mosque
362 m
Greater Aghlabid Cistern
1 km
Bab ech Chouhada
370 m
El Lawlib Mosque
209 m
Kuraish cemetery
1.2 km
Bab Tounes
115 m
Awlad Farhan cemetery
549 m
Façade de la maison
344 m
Minaret
333 m
House of Governor
327 mReviews
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