Experts' Choice Award Mosque Sidi Youssef
What the experts agree on
Tunis's pioneering 1615 Ottoman mosque stands out for its distinctive octagonal minaret with a covered balcony—an innovative design allowing the muezzin to call prayer sheltered from rain, blending Andalusian and Ottoman architectural styles.
“the first monument built with an octagonal-shaped minaret crowned by a circular balcony and a canopy, enabling the muezzin to perform his call to prayer without having to worry about rain.”
– Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This was Tunis’ first Ottoman-style mosque (1615), designed by Andalusian architect Ibn Ghalib in a colourful mishmash of styles. " Full review
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Only non-Muslims may enter.
