Sights in Tunisia

Palaces in Tunis

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The Medina of Tunis was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Here, you can find streets filled with hundreds of stalls o

Historical Monuments in Gumrassin

Ksar Haddada

An old building that served as a refuge for the nomadic Berber against attacks. There are also "gorfas", which served as a warehou

Mosques in Tunis

Youssef Dey Mosque

The Youssef Dey Mosque has been declared a Historical Monument and is located just a few steps from the great Zitouna Mosque. It i

Cemeteries in Monastir

Koubba Sidi el Mezeri Cemetery

The Koubba Sidi el Mezeri Cemetery is one of the most striking spots in Monastir and is located next to the Citadel on a small pl

Historical Monuments in Monastir

Monastir City Walls

The Medina of Monastir is within a walled enclosure. Even today much of the original walls remain intact, especially on the wester

Squares in Monastir

Place du Gouvernorat

The Place du Gouvernorat is a large square is located between the Medina and the Route de la Corniche. This is where you can find

Citadels in Monastir

Medina of Monastir

The Medina of Monastir is the area located within the historic city walls. It's an area of cobblestone streets lined with historic

Castles in Monastir

Ribat Sidi Dhouib

The Ribat de Sidi Dhuib is located between the [poi = 152921] Bourguiba [/ poi] and [poi = 153052] Saida [/ poi] mosques, close to

Mosques in Monastir

Saida Mosque

The Saida Mosque is located between the Ribats of Harthama and Sidi Dhuibh. It was built in the 9th century and is rather austere

Statues in Monastir

Habib Bourguiba Statue

Opposite the National Palace is the Habib Bourguiba statue, which will catch your eye with its gold covering. The statue is of a c

Squares in Monastir

Place du 7 Novembre

There's a square decorated to November 7th in practically all Tunisian cities due to the fact that the current Republic of Tunisia

Historical Monuments in Monastir

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a small monument at the beginning of the wide avenue leading to the Sidi Mezeri cemetery and th

Mosques in Al-Qayrawan

Mosque of Sidi Sahab

This important mosque is located 1.5 miles northwest of the [poi = 153191] Medina [/ poi], and is one of the most important places

Historical Monuments in Al-Qayrawan

Zaouia - Abu Zama El-Belaoui Mausoleum

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In this zaouia or mausoleum lies the tomb of the famous Abu el-Belaoui Zamaa (Ibn Abi Ubayd Zamaa The Arquam The Balaoui), compani

Train Stations in Monastir

Gare Habib Bourguiba Monastir Railway Station

This train station reminds me of rural European train stations about 20 years ago. When I arrived at the Gare Habib Bourguiba Mona

Historical Monuments in Monastir

Bab Brikcha

Bab Brikcha (also known as Bab Briqcha) is the name of one of the gates in the Monastir city wall that leads into the ancient Medi

Historical Monuments in Carthage

Byrsa Hill

The city of Carthage was based around Byrsa Hill, and this hill was its spiritual center. In Punic times it housed a temple to the

Cemeteries in Carthage

Sanctuary of Tofet

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The peaceful Sanctuary of Tophet was discovered during an excavation in the year 1921. It is the place where human sacrifices were