Barkouk
Barkouk is a village in Essouani, Djerba Houmet Souk, Medenine Governorate. Barkouk is situated nearby to the hamlet Aourassen, as well as near Tahrizit.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Ghriba Synagogue and Mosque.
Ghriba Synagogue
Synagogue
Photo: Noomen9, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The El Ghriba Synagogue, also known as the Djerba Synagogue, is an ancient Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in the Jewish village of Hara Seghira, several kilometres southwest of Houmt El Souk, the main town on the island of Djerba, Tunisia. Ghriba Synagogue is situated 4 km south of Barkouk.
Mosque
Mosque
Photo: Elcèd77, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Mosque of the Turks, also known as Jemaa ettrouk, is a Tunisian historical mosque located in the center of Houmt Essouk in the island of Djerba. Mosque is situated 3½ km north of Barkouk.
Djerba Traditional Heritage Museum
Museum
Djerba Traditional Heritage Museum is situated 3½ km north of Barkouk.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Houmt El Souk and Djerba.
Houmt El Souk
Town
Houmt Souk, meaning literally: "The Market neighbourhood", is a commune and the main town of the island of Djerba, Tunisia. A popular tourist destination, it is best known for its traditional souk and the Aghlabid fortress. Houmt El Souk is situated 3 km north of Barkouk.
Djerba
Photo: Henning Leweke, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Djerba is an island and a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in south Tunisia with beautiful sandy beaches and beautiful, peaceful and silent countryside.
Erriadh
Town
Photo: Rani777, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Erriadh is a town, which is situated 3½ km south of Barkouk.
Barkouk
- Type: Village
- Also known as: “Barqūq”
- Category: locality
- Location: Essouani, Djerba Houmet Souk, Medenine Governorate, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
33.84878° or 33° 50′ 56″ northLongitude
10.85473° or 10° 51′ 17″ eastElevation
17 metres (56 feet)Open location code
8F5GRVX3+GVOpenStreetMap ID
node 4275407242OpenStreetMap feature
place=villageGeoNames ID
2472667
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to French—“Barkouk” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “بركوك”
- French: “Barkouk”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Aourassen and Tahrizit.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Boukthir Mosque and Jamaa Bou Kthir.
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