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Habib Bourguiba Mosque
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  • By Childish on October 11, 2006
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  • Tunisia, Monastir, Habib Bourguiba Mosque - Monastir
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    Bourguiba Mosque
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    Bulit in 1963 by Taieb Bouzguenda after the model of ammouda Pacha Mosque in Tunis. The minaret is 41m high.

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    Museum of Traditional Costumes
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  • By Childish on October 11, 2006
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    I must admit that I didn't visit this museum. The lunch break has just begun so I need to wait 3 hours to be opened again. So, I'm writing this tip only to prevent you for doing my mistake not visiting the museum immediately after my arrival in Monastir.

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  • Address: Rue de l'Indépendance
  • Directions: in front of Habib Bourguiba Mosque; working time: closed on Mondays; 16 Sept - 31 March: 9-16h 1 Apr - 15 Sept: 9-13, 16-19
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    Marina
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  • By Childish on October 11, 2006
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  • Tunisia, Monastir, Marina - Monastir
    Tunisia, Monastir, Marina
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    Maybe you will find Marina too touristy. There are some good restaurants and cafes there and the view is also nice. There are some souvenir shops too.

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  • Directions: northly from Ribat
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    The Ribat
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  • By Sasha.M on November 4, 2003
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  • The Ribat - Monastir
    The Ribat
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    The Ribat.Inside this fortres behind me you will find a lot of small shops with souvenirs and clothes.

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    The ribat, Monastir.
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  • By SWFC_Fan on March 30, 2003
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  • The ribat in Monastir. - Monastir
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    The ribat in Monastir was built in 796 to defend the coast from various invaders, but its structure has been reworked a number of times since then.

    More recently, it featured as the setting for Monty Python's Life of Brian film.

    The ribat tower should be climbed for spectacular views of the town and the coast.

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    Bourguiba Mausoleum
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  • Updated By cheekymarieh on July 15, 2007
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    Bourguiba Mausoleum
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    This is one monument that is difficult to miss. Construction if the mausoleum commenced in 1963 and bears more than a passing resemblance to the format of a mosque. It is dominated by the two minarets and the huge golden dome. Inside are the tombs of Bourguiba himself, his parents and his wife. The main sarcophagus is made of marble and has a large cahndelier. This is where Bourguiba himself was buried after his death in 2000.

    There are several rooms to look at within the building, one of which shows many of the former president's personal items.

    Open: Mon-Thurs 2pm-4.30pm, Fri-Sun 9am-4.30pm (6pm summer).
    Admission: free

    If you arrive just after closing time and the main gates are closed, wander around the path to the right and you may find that the guard at the side entrance is more than willing to let you in. This being the case, I'd suggest a 1 dinar tip. we were actually given a guided tour.

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  • Address: Avenue Herthema
  • Directions: Near to the Ribat and the Marina
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    Bourgiba Mosque
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  • Updated By cheekymarieh on July 15, 2007
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    Bourgiba Mosque
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    The mosque was built in 1963 in the traditional Hafsid design by Taieb Bouzguenda. The prayer hall has 86 marble pillars that hold up the vault and teak doors. It has a capacity for around 1,000 worshippers at any one time.

    The minaret is 41m high. From here the faithful are called to prayer.

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  • Address: Rue de l'Independence
  • Directions: The mosque is on one of the main streets close to the Medina and opposite the Ribat.
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    Mausoleum of President Bourghiba
  • By mickebear on February 14, 2005
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    Lunch time
  • By Sasha.M on November 4, 2003
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    After that take a rest in the shadow of the olive tree and enjoy eating bread,tomato and olive oil.

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    Bab Briqcha
  • Updated By Willettsworld on March 1, 2008
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    Bab Briqcha is located on the Medina southern wall and was built by the Ottomans at the end of the 17th century under the reign of Ben Aliand. It was later restored in 1875. There's a good little restaurant perched by beside the medina wall just inside the gate. See my restaurant tips for a review.

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