The Atlas Obscura Guide To

Kairouan

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Kairouan, Tunisia

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Kairouan, Tunisia

Great Mosque of Kairouan

Founded in 670, this ancient mosque is an architectural time portal.

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Aghlabid Basins

Kairouan, Tunisia

Aghlabid Basins

This grand hydraulic installation has provided water for townspeople since the Middle Ages.

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