Sidi Amor Mosque

Coordinates: 36°47′51″N 10°10′24″E / 36.797425°N 10.173472°E / 36.797425; 10.173472
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36°47′51″N 10°10′24″E / 36.797425°N 10.173472°E / 36.797425; 10.173472

Sidi Amor Mosque

Sidi Amor Mosque (Arabic: جامع سيدي عامر), also known as the Sidi Amor small mosque is a Tunisian mosque located in the south of the medina of Tunis.It is an official historical monument since November 16 1928.[1]

Localization

The mosque is located in 24 the Sidi Ali Azzouz Street.[2]

Etymology

The mosque got its name from the saint Sidi Amor Al Batach who was born in La Marsa.

History

The saint was buried in the mosque in 1526.

  • Entrance of the mosque
    Entrance of the mosque
  • Marble panel with the name of the mosque
    Marble panel with the name of the mosque

References

  1. ^ http://www.docartis.com/Tunisia_Decreti/DECRETS/Pagine/1928_16novembre.html
  2. ^ http://www.commune-tunis.gov.tn/publish/content/article.asp?ID=450
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