Bab El Jazira, Tunis

#123 among attractions in Tunis

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Bab El Jazira or Bab Dzira, in English "gate of island", is one of the gates of the medina of Tunis. ()

Local name: باب الجزيرة Coordinates: 36°47'25"N, 10°10'36"E

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Bab El Jazira – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dar Bach Hamba, Souk El Kouafi, Dar Othman, Place de Barcelone.

0.4 miNW
Forts and castles
Dar Bach Hamba, Tunis
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0.5 miNW
Shopping, Market
Souk El Kouafi, Tunis
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~1810 ftN
Palace
Dar Othman, Tunis
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0.5 miNE
Park
Place de Barcelone, Tunis
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0.5 miNW
Shopping, Market
Souk El Kachachine, Tunis
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~940 ftN
Mosque
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0.5 miN
Shopping, Market
Souk de la Commission, Tunis
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0.5 miW
City gate
Bab El Gorjani, Tunis
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0.5 miNW
Mosque
Ksar Mosque, Tunis
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0.5 miNW
Palace
Dar Hussein, Tunis
13 min walk • Dar Hussein, is an old palace in the medina of Tunis.
~1750 ftNW
Shopping, Market
Souk El Haddadine, Tunis
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bab El Jazira?

Nearby attractions include Sidi Mansour Mosque, Tunis (1 min walk), Bab Jazira Mosque, Tunis (3 min walk), Sabkha Mosque, Tunis (5 min walk), Harmel Mosque, Tunis (5 min walk).

How to get to Bab El Jazira by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bab El Jazira:

Bus

Bab Alioua (6 min walk)
محطة باب عليوة (7 min walk)

Light rail

باب عليوة • Lines: 1, 6 (10 min walk)
ساحة برشلونة • Lines: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 (12 min walk)

Train

Tunis Station (11 min walk)
ساحة برشلونة (12 min walk)