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Medina of Kairouan

Kairouan, Tunisia
Ranked #2 of 6 attractions in Kairouan
4.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Neighborhoods
Description: Tourists appreciate the leatherwork and other crafts available in this ancient city’s old quarter (medina).
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LONDON
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012

An average small Medina but a staircase to a well with a camel working the well......... More

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Edinburgh
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012

The third-holiest city in Islam, Kairouan in southern Tunisia may surprise you with its liberal attitude. Then again, all of Tunisia is very liberal and welcoming. Make the most of it with a visit to the splendid and vast Great Mosque, open to visitors every day (though limited during prayer times). Even if the helpful officials are not in attendance,... More

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San Gwann
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2010

wasn't that impressed! we loved the governments carpet factory there and we did buy a handwoven carpet from Kairouan. the rest not so interesting in the Medina More

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Brookline, Massachusetts
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2009
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Kairouan has a striking white-washed medina with several amazing mosques, including the Great Mosque (ca 1,000 A.D.) and the Mosque of Three Doors (900 A.D.) The souks are innocuous and quite charming, with some antiques to be had. Kairouan has a super new and free museum opposite the Gt Mosque. Adequate cheap hotels and food to be had. More

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Livorno, Italy
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012
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Bocholt, Germany
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112 reviews 112 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2011
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Milazzo, Italy
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83 reviews 83 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2011
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Paris, France
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2011
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東京
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 3, 2011
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catania
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 14, 2011
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