Museum of popular arts and traditions of Monastir

Museum of popular arts and traditions of Monastir is a museum in , . Museum of popular arts and traditions of Monastir is situated nearby to the tourism office , as well as near the arts center .
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  • Type: Museum
  • Description: museum in Monastir, Tunisia
  • Also known as: “Musée des arts et traditions populaires”
  • Address: المنستير, 5000

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ribat of Monastir and Great Mosque of Monastir.

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The is a ribat, an Islamic defensive structure, in , 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. is situated 280 metres northeast of Museum of popular arts and traditions of Monastir.

Mosque
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The is a historical located in , . Located on the outskirts of the city overlooking the sea, near the , 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. is situated 280 metres northeast of Museum of popular arts and traditions of Monastir.

Mosque
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The Bourguiba mausoleum is a monumental grave in , , containing the remains of former president Habib Bourguiba, the father of Tunisian independence, who died on April 6, 2000. is situated 450 metres northwest of Museum of popular arts and traditions of Monastir.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Monastir and Khniss.

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

Village
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is a small city in the Tunisian Sahel region. It is located on the coast, 5 km south of . Its population is estimated at around 11,000 as of 2014. is situated 7 km south of Museum of popular arts and traditions of Monastir.

Village
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is a small city located in the region of the Sahel in around 10 km south of . It is a commune in the . is situated 10 km south of Museum of popular arts and traditions of Monastir.

Museum of popular arts and traditions of Monastir

Latitude
35.7742° or 35° 46′ 27″ north
Longitude
10.83099° or 10° 49′ 52″ east
Open location code
8F7GQRFJ+M9
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2935193667
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­museum
Wiki­data ID
Q47004620
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to French—“Museum of popular arts and traditions of Monastir” goes by many names.

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Highlights include Tourist information centre and Regional Handicrafts Centre.

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