"MONASTIR" Gouvernorat de Monastir by olja1234

Gouvernorat de Monastir Travel Guide: 124 reviews and 425 photos

MONASTIR

I visited Monastir, the "City of Bourguiba" at the begining of October, 2005. Five of us, were looking forward to extend the Summer, enjoy on warm Meditterranean sunny beaches, and at the first place, to explore this for all of us unknown country. Our expectations didn't come true completely, but in spite of all, we had a wonderful time there.

The Ribat of Monastir

One of the beautifuly decorated windows

Last visit to Gouvernorat de Monastir: Oct 2005
Intro Updated Nov 21, 2005
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Reviews (26)

Monastir Shopping (3)

And drums. I bought one, and I gifted it to my nephew. A guy from the shop, showed us how to play, and we tried. It was... more travel advice

Monastir Transportation (4)

Nevertheless, riding a camel is also a way of transportation. As we were expected, we took a short ride, just for a... more travel advice

Monastir Transportation (4)

For sightseeing you can also take a carriage, as we did. But the tour ended shortly in a "bedoin's village" behind a... more travel advice

Monastir Transportation (4)

It's a good choise to take a street train. The driver is also a guide in one person. He explains the sights driving... more travel advice

Sports & Outdoors (1)
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Local Customs (5)
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Things to Do (12)
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Hotels (1)
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HORSCHECK Jan 9, 2009 at 1:55 PM

Olga, fabulous page with brilliant photos and interesting commentaries. I must admit that I have never been to Tunisia.
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starship Sep 14, 2008 at 6:19 PM

Very nice page with good information! Good shopping but the Tunisians are master salesmen! Did you receive a good price when you purchased your rug there?
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Daja123 Nov 25, 2007 at 6:49 AM

A very interesting journey. I also visited this place some years ago and I still like to remember it. Thanks for sharing, Olga!
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Redang Nov 3, 2007 at 11:21 AM

Happy birthday!
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globetrott Jul 12, 2007 at 2:54 PM

a great page & lovely pics, Olga !
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rozehill Dec 29, 2006 at 1:17 AM

Incredible about needing to hide such a simple necessity as water, great info and tips.
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Nemorino Oct 17, 2006 at 12:16 PM

Interesting tips about an exotic destination. Weird that you had to smuggle water into your hotel.
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Luchonda Jun 4, 2006 at 10:45 PM

Beautiful pictures and good info on Monastir. Greetz from Belgium
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hunday45 Jun 4, 2006 at 1:20 PM

Interesting page. Thanks for sharing
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RickinDutch Jan 13, 2006 at 8:57 AM

Excellent tips and photos - as usual! Thanks for sharing, Olga.