Great Mosque de Kaïrouan, A Sanctuary of Islamic Grandeur and History

Great Mosque of Kairouan, Rue Okba Ibn Nafaa, Old City, Kairouan, Al Jami' Al Kabir, Al Qayrawan al Shamaliyah, Kairouan, 3172, Tunisia
This is a very ancient mosque
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Temple

Introduction

The Okba Mosque is one of the oldest and largest mosques in North Africa, and it is also one of the four great mosques in the world, along with Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem. It was built in the 7th century and has undergone multiple renovations and expansions over the years. The mosque complex is 130 meters long, 80 meters wide, and surrounded by 4-meter-high walls, resembling a grand fortress. Inside the courtyard
Address
Great Mosque of Kairouan, Rue Okba Ibn Nafaa, Old City, Kairouan, Al Jami' Al Kabir, Al Qayrawan al Shamaliyah, Kairouan, 3172, Tunisia
Opening hours
8:00-14:00, Friday 8:00-12:00.
Transportation
Mini-bus, TAXI.

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