Kairouan is once the sacred capital of Tunisia, is only 60 km from Sousse and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city was founded in 670 by the Arab commander Okba ibn Nafa in the heart of the rich province of Bizatsena, through which the most important trade routes took place in this part of Africa. Now in the Muslim hierarchy of especially revered cities Kairouan is on the fourth place after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. The sevenfold pilgrimage here is equated to the hajj to Mecca
- To buy the most beautiful knot carpet in the numerous shops-workshops.
- To try honey pastry "macdur" with dates.
- Drink a cup of green tea at the historic Bir-Barut cafe
- Admire the columns from Carthage, now decorating the prayer hall of the Great Mosque
- Stray through the streets of the most authentic medina of Tunisia
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How to get to Kairouan
You can get to Kairouan by land transport - on minibuses or buses. The nearest resorts are Sousse, Monastir and Hammamet. The nearest airport to Anfida is in Anfida (about 80 km)
Hotels
Most of the hotels in Kairouan are urban, rather primitive and designed for the unpretentious local population. The magnificent five-star La Kasbah, located in the immediate vicinity of the medina and the Great Mosque, stands apart. This is a classic resort hotel with good service.
Book popular Kairuan hotels at the best prices
| Mousvenpick Resort & Marine Spa Sousse from 7 444 rubles Sousse Boulevard Du 14 Janvier Bp 114 | ||
| Hotel Marhaba Beach from 3 653 rubles Sousse Boulevard 7 Novembre | El Hana Hannibal Palace from 1 103 rubles Sousse Zone Touristique | Le Monaco Hôtel & Thalasso from 2 275 rubles Sousse Boulvard 7 Novembre |
| Houda Golf & Beach Club from 1,861 rubles Sousse Zone Touristique Dkhila Skanes | Hotel Marabout Sousse from 2 344 rubles @Sousse Boulevard 7 Novembre | Dreams Beach from 1 448 rubles Sousse Route De La Plage |
| Residence Boujaafar from 1 310 rubles Sousse Avenue Hedi Chaker | El Faracha from 1 517 rubles Sousse Rue De Papillon Corniche |
Shopping and stores of Kairouan
Kairouan - the center of production of the famous knotted carpets, wool or silk. They are estimated by the quality and number of nodes per square meter. The usual carpet has from 10 to 40 thousand knots, better - 65-90 thousand, the best - from 160 to 500 thousand knots. Bidding is not only appropriate, but necessary.
More from Kairouan, you can bring traditional "macrod" cookies from coarse grains, olive oil, honey syrup and dates. There are several "house" houses in the city, each produces a cookie with its own patented logo
Kairuan's entertainment, excursions and attractions
The main attraction of Kairouan is the Great Mosque (Sidi Okba, named after the founder of the city ). Previously, it served as a fortress in which the city's inhabitants were hiding from the attacks of Byzantines and Berbers. Working hours: every day except Friday and public holidays, 7: 30-14: 00, in summer 8: 00-14: 30.
In Medina - Bab al-Shuhada (Gate of the Martyrs); pools of the Aghlabids, located near the city wall; The Barber's Mosque (Abu Jamaah El-Balawi - the personal barber of the Prophet Muhammad) is buried in the tomb. It is worth visiting the small mosque of Three Doors - a monument of Mauritanian-Andalusian architecture of the 9th century. About 100 m from the mosque there is a cult source of Bir-Barut, where a golden bowl from Mecca was found. There is also a popular cafe where water is extracted for camel's needs
Nishishnim will visit the National Museum of Islamic Art, which is located in the suburb of Kairouan-Rakkad (7 km from the city). One of the most beautiful and valuable collections in North Africa is located in the former palace of President Bourguiba.
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