Place to visit
Bab ech Chouhada, Tunisia: what it is and when to go
Bab ech Chouhada is a city gate in Kairouan, Tunisia. Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to May and September to November. In June there are 14 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- City gate in Kairouan, Tunisia · History
- Where
- Tunisia
- Best time
- March to May and September to November.
- Nearest airport
- NBE Enfidha, 54 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 35.67459, 10.10121
What it is and where
Bab ech Chouhada is a city gate in Kairouan, Tunisia.
It is in Kairouan, where this site lists 8 more places to see, 655 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 35.67459, 10.10121; the nearest main airport is Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (NBE, Enfidha), 54 km as the crow flies. How to get around Tunisia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Tunisia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Bab ech Chouhada is March to May and September to November.
- JanPossible9:50
- FebPossible10:42
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:55
- MayBest time13:53
- JunPossible14:24
- JulPossible14:11
- AugPossible13:21
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:04
- NovBest time10:05
- DecPossible9:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Tunisia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Tunisia
To enter Tunisia there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Tunisia checklist. Currency: Tunisian dinar (TND); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 197 police · 190 ambulance · 198 fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- El Lawlib MosqueMosque in Tunisia166 m
- Al Bey MosqueMosque in Tunisia197 m
- Al Malek MosqueMosque in Tunisia248 m
- Carpet MuseumMuseum in Kairouan, Tunisia294 m
- Mosque of the Three DoorsMosque in Tunisia335 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Tunisia guide.
More in Tunisia: History
- Carthage: historical city in Tunisia
- Great Mosque of Kairouan: Tunisian religious building and site of Islamic worship
- Kerkouane: archaeological site in Tunisia
- Dougga: archaeological site in Tunisia
- Amphitheatre of El Jem: Carthagian amphitheatre in Tunisia
- Kasserine: Tunisian town
Every Tunisia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bab ech Chouhada?
It is a city gate in Kairouan, Tunisia.
When is the best time to visit Bab ech Chouhada?
March to May and September to November. In June there are 14 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 36.
How do you get to Bab ech Chouhada?
The nearest main airport is Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (NBE), 54 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Tunisia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Tunisia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have El Lawlib Mosque, Al Bey Mosque, Al Malek Mosque. The rest is in the Tunisia guide.
Keep reading
- Kairouan8 places to see in and around Kairouan, Tunisia: Great Mosque of Kairouan, Mosque of the Three Doors, Al Bey Mosque. Best time: March to May and September to November.
- History128 places for history in Tunisia, from Carthage to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to May and September to November. Each with its own season by altitude a
- TunisiaBefore travelling to Tunisia: 8 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism for up to 90 days with a valid passport (a Spanish ID car…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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