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Monastir Travel Guide: 84 reviews and 344 photos

Where The Heart Is

The city of Monastir was built on the Punic-Roman city of Ruspina, location of the 46BC Battle of Ruspina. Much of the ancient walls of the city date back to the 9th century. As well as the medina there is the prominantly placed Ribat, close to the sea and now looking out towards the marina complex. Now there is a blend of old and new in this former fishing harbour.

Monastir was named after a monastery was built here in 797BC by an Islamic religious order of monks. The city gained more prominance after Habib Bourguiba became president of the country. He was born here on the 3rd August 1903.

Goegraphically it is located on the Mediterranean Sea 165km south of the capital Tunis, 80km east of Kairouan and 25km down the coast from Sousse.

All around the city there are now reminders of the former president of the country.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Sun, scenery
Cons:Horses
In a nutshell:Beautiful beaches

Last visit to Monastir: Jun 2007
Intro Updated Jul 17, 2007
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Reviews (12)

You Can Walk From The Airport Hotels (2)

The rooms are quite large as is the bathroom. There is plenty of wardrobe space. There is a TV but no fridge, hairdryer... more travel advice

Monastir's Statue Of The Little Mermaid Tourist Traps (1)

I discovered this marvel of modern art when we wandered down from the Ribat towards the beach. The bright colours... more travel advice

Meeting Chokri Favorites (1)

My first trip here was quite by chance and just a quick, cheap break before my main holiday of the year less than a... more travel advice

Vodka Drinking With Some Poles In The Hotel - Monastir

Cartainly Not Ayia Napa Nightlife (1)

If you come to Tunisia looking for nightlife then you will probably disappointed. Most of the nightlife is concentrated... more travel advice

Things to Do (6)
See All Monastir Marina

Transportation (1)
Arrival By Plane

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barryg23 Nov 2, 2006 at 12:21 PM

They've named a lot of things after Bourguiba - was he from here? I'd love to have seen Monastir, it looks like an interesting town. I think "The Life of Brian" might have been filmed here as well in that Ribat.