The Mosque of the Three Doors or Three Gates Mosque is another important stop for pilgrims besides the Great Mosque in Kairouan, Tunisia. Its beautiful exterior makes it a worthwhile detour for non-Muslim visitors as well.

History of Three Doors Mosque

The mosque was founded in 866 AD by Mohammad bin Kairoun el-Maafri, a holy man from Cordoba, and it became a center for one of the Muslim religious brotherhoods that have dominated Islam in Tunisia.

What to See at Three Doors Mosque

The interior is closed to non-Muslims, but the main feature anyway is the elaborate façade with its strong Andalusian influences. The mosque's three arched doorways are topped by intricate friezes of Kufic script, two of which name the mosque's founder, interspersed with floral reliefs and crowned with a carved cornice.

Quick Facts on Three Doors Mosque

Site Information
Names:	Mosque of the Three Doors · Mosquee des Trois Portes · Three Doors Mosque · Three Gates Mosque
Country:	Tunisia
Categories:	mosques; World Heritage Sites
Dates:	866
Status:	active
Visitor and Contact Information
Coordinates:	35.677655° N, 10.102975° E
Address:	Rue de la Mosquée des Trois Portes Kairouan, Tunisia
Hours:	No entry for non-Muslims.
Lodging:	View hotels near Three Doors Mosque

Note: This information was accurate when first published and we do our best to keep it updated, but details such as opening hours and prices can change without notice. To avoid disappointment, please check with the site directly before making a special trip.

References

1. Lonely Planet Tunisia
2. Mosque of the Three Doors - Planetware (Baedecker)

More Information

• Photos of Three Doors Mosque - here on Sacred Destinations