Raqqada Islamic Art Museum

Tunisia


This museum occupies a former presidential palace at Raqqada, 9km south of Kairouan; a taxi from the town centre will charge around 12DT for a return trip, including a 30-minute wait, but the trip isn't worth taking as the museum's exhibits are scant and uninspiring.


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