Medina of Tunis
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
Roofs of the Medina | |
Interactive map of Medina of Tunis | |
| Location | Tunis, Tunisia |
| Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iii), (v) |
| Reference | 36 |
| Inscription | 1979 (3rd Session) |
| Extensions | 2010 |
| Area | 296.41 ha (732.4 acres) |
| Buffer zone | 190.19 ha (470.0 acres) |
| Coordinates | 36°49′N 10°10′E / 36.817°N 10.167°E |
Medina of Tunis Location of Medina of Tunis in Tunisia | |
The Medina of Tunis is the medina quarter of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.
The Medina contains some 700 monuments, including palaces, mosques, mausoleums, madrasas and fountains dating from various periods.