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Great Mosque of Kairouan

📍 Kairouan, Tunisia
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Introduction

The Great Mosque of Kairouan, also known as the Mosque of Uqba, was built in 670 AD and is one of the oldest mosques in the Islamic world, as well as the largest mosque in North Africa. This magnificent building is renowned for its massive walls, imposing minaret, and spacious courtyard. The minaret stands 31.5 meters tall and serves as the skyline landmark of the ancient city of Kairouan. The prayer hall inside is supported by hundreds of columns, many repurposed from ancient Carthaginian and Roman buildings, with varying styles yet harmonious unity. The courtyard features an ancient sundial and several wells, reflecting the Islamic architectural pursuit of science and practicality. As the heart of the fourth holiest city in Islam, the Great Mosque of Kairouan is an important spiritual symbol for Muslims.

✨ Highlights

1
Oldest Mosque
Built 670 AD extremely historic
2
Giant Minaret
31.5m tall city skyline landmark
3
Column Hall
Columns from Carthage Roman sites
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Spacious Courtyard
Sundial and wells show science
5
Holy City Core
Fourth holiest Islamic city symbol
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Architecture Model
Outstanding North African Islamic art

🛈 Practical Info

→Hours：Daily 8am-5pm avoid prayer times
→Fee：Non-Muslim visit 8 Dinar approx
→Dress Code：Long clothing women cover hair
→Transport：Kairouan medina center walkable
→Guide：Hire guide for architecture history

💡 Tips

• Non-Muslims avoid prayer time visits
• Dress modestly women cover hair inside
• Keep quiet respect religious site
• Confirm photography allowed before
• Combine with Kairouan medina tour

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Great Mosque of Kairouan?

Non-Muslims avoid prayer time visits Dress modestly women cover hair inside

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.