One of the most popular resorts in Tunisia, Monastir is a major trading city and training center of the country. The city is famous primarily for its magnificent beaches. They are well equipped for sports, have numerous equipment rental centers and diving schools. You will find many restaurants and cafes that serve fresh seafood on the territory of each beach. La Grotte is known as the most popular fish restaurant; however, if you want to try national Tunisian dishes, Les Sportifs restaurant will be the best choice.
Monastir is a Muslim city whose religious traditions are one of the integral parts of everyday culture for local citizens. Residents celebrate important religious holidays and go on … Open
Monastir is rich in historic and architectural landmarks. The fortification called the Ribat of Monastir is one of the main historical symbols of the city. Centuries ago, lots of fortresses … Open
The most significant religious attraction of the city is the Great Mosque. It was built over a thousand years ago. Over the years, the mosque has been repeatedly rebuilt. Now it is a beautiful architectural monument with arches and columns. In the mosque, there is a large courtyard and a spacious hall for prayers, in which it does not get hot even at the height of a hot day. The entrance to the mosque is accessible only to adherents of the Muslim faith, and everyone else is offered to admire the historical monument from the adjacent territory.
Monastir is the perfect place for beach recreation. There are great thalassotherapy centres as well as modern sports centres. One of the most popular city beaches is located by the old … Open
A very interesting cultural center is the Museum of Traditional Costume. The main part of its exposition consists of national clothes, which were relevant at the turn of the 19th - 20th centuries. In addition to clothing, in the museum there are collections of luxury jewelry, precious stones and products from the finest locally produced silk, which is known for its unique qualities.
1. There’s a large international airport in the district of Skanes situated near Monastir. It’s conveniently located close to tourist areas, and you can reach most popular hotels … Open
On one of the central streets of Monastir, you can see the grand modern building of the Palais des Congrès. Since the construction of this large-scale building with many halls, it is used for a variety of cultural events. Here, exhibitions and meetings with artists are held, and in the center, there is a special stage suitable for performing theatrical productions. Some rooms are only available for business events, but a large part of the halls are accessible to all visitors.