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The Great Mosque of Kairouan, Kairouan

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Dating back to 670 CE, The Great Mosque of Kairouan represents one of the oldest and most influential places of worship in the Muslim world. The vast complex boasts fortress-like walls enclosing a prayer hall and a huge marble courtyard. Reused Roman slabs with Latin engravings serve as a testament to the age of this mosque, as does one of the oldest minarets in the world. To find out how to plan a trip to Kairouan, use our trip itinerary maker.
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  • By Tiberiu_Baranyi
    Not the first time in a Mosque for me - but the first time in a Mosque of such importance. It is striking , mostly by the size of the it and also by the fact that is very simple in appearance but...  more »
  • By Tracy P
    It’s the biggest mosque in Tunisia and one of the big four in the world. Locals say that visit this great mosque 7 times, equals the visit to the holy city Mecca. It’s simple but beautiful and act as....  more »
  • By david p
    The Great Mosque is open in part to non/Muslim visitors . The building is incredibly beautiful and resonates history , a guide is invaluable to learn the details of the building and it’s past . Also.....  more »
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  • By George Alexandru Iancu
    Wow. Such a nice mosque. Inside there are a couple of hundred unique columns from different regions of the world. You will receive a change of outfit at the entrance and also the possibility to get a 'local guide' that will explain thing around.
  • By Mohamed Hiri
    Amazing mosque- this mosque is a place of worship which must be respected as such and as a tourist attraction. Visitors are very welcome and viewing of the surroundings is very much encouraged. The staff are very friendly but you must be dressed appropriately- if not there are changing areas where cultural dress is offers to change into before you visit the mosque. Car parking and organised trips are available. There are coffee shops / gift shops and opportunities to take pictures.
  • By cee jay
    an interesting ancient mosque / pilgrimage to visit but the place is filthy. This is the third biggest Islamic pilgrimage after Mecca and Medina though Jerusalem would be considered the biggest if you count all the Abrahamic religion. Beware of tourist scammer who pretend to be nice and act like a tourist guide. It is a bummer to be harrassed for money!
  • By Karlee A.
    Lovely place. Visited feb 2019 and came back July 2019. This is how much I love this place. And Tunisia in general.
  • By Zafar Mohammed
    It is such a massive place that it has a feeling that you cant explain it is really good for everyone
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