Welcome to Ibn Khaldun Street, Tunis Metropole

Located in the heart of Tunis Metropole (Tunisia), Ibn Khaldun Street is named after the renowned historian and philosopher Ibn Khaldun. The street is vibrant with cafés, passersby, and cultural energy, serving as a living tribute to the intellectual legacy of its namesake (raseef22.net).

Historical Context

Ibn Khaldun (1332–1406) was a towering figure in historiography and social theory. Though not all his life is tied directly to this street, his intellectual impact echoes through Tunis’s cultural fabric. The nearby El Koubba Mosque, where he reportedly studied, further anchors his historical footprint in this area.

Landmarks

• El Koubba Mosque: An 11th-century mosque reputed to be where Ibn Khaldun studied; located in the Medina of Tunis.
• Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul: A Neo-Romanesque cathedral from the 19th century located nearby on Avenue Habib Bourguiba.
• Municipal Theatre (National Theatre): An art nouveau theater dating back to 1902, located in the same lively area.
• Medina of Tunis: The nearby historic medina, a labyrinth of souks and historic architecture, open daily with souks typically 9 AM–5 PM.

Museums

• National Bardo Museum

  A world-renowned museum housed in a 19th-century palace, famous for its Roman mosaics and historical collections from Tunisia’s Punic to Islamic eras (dz.rehlat.com).

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  Opening Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 9 AM–5 PM; closed Mondays (dz.rehlat.com).

  Ticket Price: Around $5 for adults, $2 for students (with ID) (dz.rehlat.com).

• Dar Ben Abdallah Museum

  An ethnographic museum housed in an 18th-century palace, showcasing traditional Tunisian domestic life, crafts, and architecture (tunisiaexplorer.com).

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  Opening Hours: Weekdays 9:30 AM–4:30 PM, closed Mondays (tunisiaexplorer.com).

  Ticket Price: 8 TND (approx. $2.5) (tunisiaexplorer.com).

Tips for Visitors

• Wear comfortable shoes—streets in the Medina and around Ibn Khaldun Street can be narrow and uneven (rehlat.com).
• Visit historical sites in the morning to avoid crowds and midday heat (atlas-guide.com).

Sources

• Street ambience and nearby landmarks—travel guide observations (raseef22.net)
• Medina opening hours and structure—tourist information sources (rehlat.com)
• National Bardo Museum details—visitor information (dz.rehlat.com)
• Dar Ben Abdallah Museum details—travel itinerary guide (tunisiaexplorer.com)