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Monastir is a city in Tunisia.

Culture and History

Monastir is an ancient city dating from Phonecian times. It includes an impressive Ribat and the Mausoleum of Bourguiba.

Travel to Monastir - Visa Requirements

Flights and airtickets to Monastir

Regular flights go to Monastir airport from various European locations.

By Train

There are regular train services to Tunis and Sousse to the North and Mahdia to the South. The railway station is located conveniently for the city center.

Tours and Getting around Monastir

Monastir tourist attractions and sightseeing

  • Ribat. This fortified monastery is located next to the sea and provides a great visit with most of the ruins open to clamber over. It may be familiar as it has been used in several films as a stand in for Jerusalem, most notably "Monty Python's Life of Brian".
  • Mausoleum of Bourguiba. In the center of a large cemetery is this enormous mausoleum.

Monastir city tours

Monastir souvenirs and shopping

Only a small section of the original Medina remains but it contains a bazaar selling the usual souvenirs. Prices seemed to be generally lower than in nearby Sousse.

Monastir Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Monastir nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Monastir cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

Get out

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