Kairouan (UK: / ˌkaɪər (ʊ) ˈwɑːn /, US: / kɛərˈ -/), also spelled El Qayrawān or Kairwan (Arabic: ٱلْقَيْرَوَان, romanized: al-Qayrawān [æl qɑjrɑˈwæːn] ⓘ, Tunisian Arabic: Qeirwān [qɪrˈwɛːn] …

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kairouan is worth a long visit for its many first-class monuments. Further west, the (ancient Roman, Christian then Byzantine city) is one of the …

Despite the transfer of the political capital to Tunis in the 12th century, Kairouan remained the Maghreb's principal holy city. Its rich architectural heritage includes the Great Mosque, with its …

Mar 22, 2023 · Fourth holiest city of Islam (after Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem), Kairouan is an important religious pilgrimage site, and for history lovers, one of Tunisia's star tourist attractions.

Mar 26, 2024 · Wander through the streets of Tunisia’s Holiest City and see its magnificent mosque and ancient history. Even though it is quite a small city, with a population of 187,000 …

Kairouan, town located in north-central Tunisia. The town, one of the holy cities of Islam, lies on the Basse Steppe (Low Steppes), a semiarid alluvial plain southeast of the Central Tell.

May 15, 2024 · Kairouan, Tunisia, is one of the most important places to visit in North Africa. With its UNESCO title, numerous historical sites (including one of the holiest places in the Islamic …

Kairouan (Arabic: القيروان), sometimes spelled Kairwan, Kayrawan or Al Qayrawan, is a city in Tunisia. It's a holy city in Islam, ranking fourth after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem as a place …

The Great Mosque of Kairouan in Tunisia is one of the most important Islamic pilgrimage sites.

Kairouan is the fourth most holy city of the Muslim faith and as such a major destination for pilgrimage, The history and Mosques in the city and the long history of Kairouan have seen it …