Kairouan: Tunisia's Historic Holy City with United Travels

Welcome to Kairouan, a city steeped in history and spirituality, located in the heart of Tunisia. [6, 10] Founded around 670 AD by the Umayyad general Uqba ibn Nafi, Kairouan quickly rose to prominence as the first Islamic capital in the Maghreb and a major center for Sunni Islamic scholarship. [5, 9, 10] For centuries, under dynasties like the Aghlabids, it was a hub of culture, learning, and trade, leaving behind a rich architectural and urban legacy. [6, 10] Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Kairouan is considered one of Islam's holiest cities, often ranked fourth after Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem, attracting pilgrims and visitors alike to its venerable mosques and historic Medina. [5, 6, 8, 12, 17]