Ancien Port el Kahlia (Monastir)

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Great Mosque of Monastir

Mosque

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The Great Mosque of Monastir is a historical mosque located in Monastir, Tunisia. Located on the outskirts of the city overlooking the sea, near the Ribat of Monastir, the mosque is characterized by the high exterior facades built of stone, frames surrounding the windows and doors, as well as arches that extend along the mihrab. Great Mosque of Monastir is situated 1 km northwest of Ancien Port el Kahlia (Monastir).

Ribat of Monastir

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The Ribat of Monastir is a ribat, an Islamic defensive structure, in Monastir, Tunisia. It is the oldest ribat built by the Arab conquerors during the Muslim conquest of the Maghreb. It is also the most prominent monument of the city of Monastir. Ribat of Monastir is situated 1 km northwest of Ancien Port el Kahlia (Monastir).

Faculty of Medicine of Monastir

University

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The University of Monastir or UM is a Tunisian multidisciplinary university with its own financial and administrative autonomy located in Monastir, Tunisia. Faculty of Medicine of Monastir is situated 1 km west of Ancien Port el Kahlia (Monastir).

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Monastir

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Monastir is a city in Tunisia 160 km from Tunis. Set along a superb coastline with a blue sea and long golden sandy beaches, Monastir is a pleasant seaside resort, a historical town full of tradition and one of the best tourist destinations in Northern Africa.

Khniss

Village

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Khniss is a small coastal city in the Tunisian Sahel region, located approximately 5 km south of Monastir. It is a commune of the Monastir Governorate, with a total municipal area of 18.17 km² and a population of 12,627 as of the 2024 census, up from 11,229 in 2014, reflecting an annual growth rate of 1.1% over the intercensal decade. Khniss is situated 7 km south of Ancien Port el Kahlia (Monastir).

Ksibet El Mediouni

Village

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Ksibet El Mediouni is a small city located in the region of the Sahel in Tunisia around 10 km south of Monastir. It is a commune in the Monastir Governorate. Ksibet El Mediouni is situated 9 km south of Ancien Port el Kahlia (Monastir).

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