Sousse Medina - details and images
Included in UNESCO Heritage curiosity is the main town is surrounded by 2.5 km of fortifications, built in 859.
Right in the center of Medina is the Grand Mosque of Sousse in 1988 was included on the UNESCO list of protected monuments. Major of the houses in the old town are covered with tiles or large beams and eaves. Elevated by the Emir of Abu El Abbes in the ninth century, the Kasbah of 844 first place, the mosque offers visitors a superb view, but also the opportunity to know more about the culture and history of the city.
Court mosque (separate Minaret) is surrounded by pillars built in the ninth century the narthex gallery columns attached in 1675.
Prayer hall consists of 13 naves and three rows of metal frames that support pillars. Mihrabul, rebuilt in XI century is similar to that in Mahdia.
Kasbah is an impressive citadel in the south of Medina. From left but the old fortress tower Khalef. With a height of 30 m, was first used as a signal, then the lighthouse.
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