Gouvernorat Kairouan

Kairouan Essentials

Founded in 670 AD, Kairouan is one of Islam's holiest cities and a UNESCO World Heritage site. This collection highlights the Great Mosque of Uqba, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture, and the 9th-century Aghlabid Basins, an ancient hydraulic feat. The list explores the intricate tilework of the Zaouia of Sidi Sahabi, the sacred Barrouta Well, and the National Museum of Islamic Art at Raqqada. These sites showcase Kairouan's legacy as a historic center of religious scholarship and North African architectural innovation.