UNESCO WHCCulturalInscribed 1979
Medina of Tunis
Overview
Under the Almohads and the Hafsids, from the 12th to the 16th century, Tunis was considered one of the greatest and wealthiest cities in the Islamic world. Some 700 monuments, including palaces, mosques, mausoleums, madrasas and fountains, testify to this remarkable past.
About Medina of Tunis
The Medina of Tunis is the medina quarter of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.
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Components(1 location)
- •Medina of Tunis36bis
Details
- Countries
- Tunisia
- ISO Codes
- TN
- Area
- 296.41 ha
- Coordinates
- 36.8167, 10.1667
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