Madrasa of Ben Youssef

The medrasa ben youssef. Built around 1570, the Koranic school was restored in 1950. This jewel of Moorish architecture has allowed for more than 4 centuries to students to perfect their knowledge in various fields such as theology. It could accommodate up to 900 students arranged in 132 rooms. The prayer hall consists of 3 naves separated by pillars of marble arches surmounted by finely carved ornaments, the nave overlooks a small crescent-shaped room sumptuously decorated with floral and geometric motifs.