SIDI ELYES MOSQUE

Its name comes from a Turkish admiral, whose mausoleum is adjacent to the building. The precise history of the mosque is not well documented. In 1893, it was restored to become a mosque-cathedral. The minaret, dating from 1448, is the oldest part. The mosque consists of a prayer hall, a room for the imam and a minaret at the southeast corner. It is surrounded by three patios on the east, north and south sides. The main entrance is on the eastern side and opens onto Sidi Abbas Street. It is distinguished by its typical Ottoman style.