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Kairouan

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Kairouan, is the capital of the Kairouan Governorate in Tunisia. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city was founded by the Umayyads around 670. In the period of Caliph Mu'awiya (reigned 661–680), it became an important centre for Sunni Islamic scholarship and Quranic learning, and thus attracting a large number of Muslims from various parts of the world, next only to Mecca and Medina. The holy Mosque of Uqba is situated in the city.In 2014, the city had about 186,653 inhabitants.EtymologyThe name GeographyKairouan, the capital of Kairouan Governorate, lies south of Sousse, 50km from the east coast, 75km from Monastir and 184km from Tunis.HistoryBanu Hilal and Banu Sulaym)(Uqba ibn nafée
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Half-day excursion from Sousse to the amphitheater of El Jem BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $52
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The Great Mosque of Kairouan
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Duration: 30 minutes
Medina of Kairouan
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Duration: 1h 30 min
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Mosque Sidi Sahbi (Mosque of the Barber)
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Duration: 1h 30 min
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Bassins Aghlabites
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Duration: 1h 30 min

Side trips from Kairouan

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Archaeological Museum of El-Djem
El-Jem
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Duration: 1h 30 min
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D'Enfidha
Enfidha
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Duration: 1h 30 min
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Sbeitla
Subaytilah
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Thuburbo Majus
Zaghouan Governorate
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Duration: 1h 30 min

Hidden gems in Kairouan

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Bir Barouta
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Duration: 1h 30 min
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Three Doors Mosque
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Duration: 1h 30 min
Governor's House
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Duration: 30 minutes
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Musee d'art Islamique de Raqqada
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Duration: 1h 30 min

Museums in Kairouan

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Dar Hassine Allani
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Duration: 1h 30 min

Shopping in Kairouan

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The Souk
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Duration: 1h 30 min
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Monastir BEST FOR: Historic Site, Castle, Marina
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