Fun facts about Monastir
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Monastir is a peninsula surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea on three sides.
Monastir
Tunisia
Monastir, also called Mestir, is a city on the central coast of Tunisia, in the Sahel area, some 20 kilometres south of Sousse and 162 kilometres south of Tunis. Traditionally a fishing port, Monastir is now a major tourist resort. Its population is about 93,306. It is the capital of Monastir Governorate.
From the “Geography” section
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Monastir was founded on the ruins of the Punic–Roman city of Ruspina.
Monastir
Tunisia
Monastir, also called Mestir, is a city on the central coast of Tunisia, in the Sahel area, some 20 kilometres south of Sousse and 162 kilometres south of Tunis. Traditionally a fishing port, Monastir is now a major tourist resort. Its population is about 93,306. It is the capital of Monastir Governorate.
From the “History” section
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The city is served by 5 stations of the Sahel Metro line.
Monastir
Tunisia
Monastir, also called Mestir, is a city on the central coast of Tunisia, in the Sahel area, some 20 kilometres south of Sousse and 162 kilometres south of Tunis. Traditionally a fishing port, Monastir is now a major tourist resort. Its population is about 93,306. It is the capital of Monastir Governorate.
From the “Public Transport” section
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Monastir has a museum of Islamic arts that contains nearly 300 works.
Monastir
Tunisia
Monastir, also called Mestir, is a city on the central coast of Tunisia, in the Sahel area, some 20 kilometres south of Sousse and 162 kilometres south of Tunis. Traditionally a fishing port, Monastir is now a major tourist resort. Its population is about 93,306. It is the capital of Monastir Governorate.
From the “Culture” section
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Tunisian ex-president Habib Bourguiba was born in Monastir, and his mausoleum is located in the city.
Monastir
Tunisia
Monastir, also called Mestir, is a city on the central coast of Tunisia, in the Sahel area, some 20 kilometres south of Sousse and 162 kilometres south of Tunis. Traditionally a fishing port, Monastir is now a major tourist resort. Its population is about 93,306. It is the capital of Monastir Governorate.
From the “Notable people” section
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