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Fort de la Goulette

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Fort de la Goulette

Fort de la Goulette, Karraka, is a historic fort located in the port of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. It was built in 1535 AD by Charles I of Spain but was captured later by the Ottomans in 1574 AD.

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Country: Tunisia

District: Tunis Governorate

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 16th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Spanish

Later Cultures: Islamic

Site Features: Spanish & Islamic Monuments

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