Bab Al Gharbi
Bab Al Gharbi is a city gate in Monastir, Tunisia. Bab Al Gharbi is situated nearby to the bus station Station de Bus STS, as well as near the railway station Gare Habib Bourguiba Monastir.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Gare Habib Bourguiba Monastir and Ribat of Monastir.
Gare Habib Bourguiba Monastir
Railway station
Photo: Pigsonthewing, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gare Habib Bourguiba Monastir is the main railway station in Monastir, Tunisia. It is operated by the Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Tunisiens and named for Habib Bourguiba. Gare Habib Bourguiba Monastir is situated 190 metres south of Bab Al Gharbi.
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 670 metres northeast of Bab Al Gharbi.
Mustapha Ben Jennet Stadium
Stadium
Photo: Bahbouhe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Mustapha Ben Jannet Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Monastir, Tunisia. It is currently used by US Monastir, and was used for the 2004 African Cup of Nations. Mustapha Ben Jennet Stadium is situated 750 metres northwest of Bab Al Gharbi.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Monastir and Khniss.
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
Photo: TOUMOU, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Khniss is a small city in the Tunisian Sahel region. It is located on the coast, 5 km south of Monastir. Its population is estimated at around 11,000 as of 2014. Khniss is situated 6 km south of Bab Al Gharbi.
Ksibet El Mediouni
Village
Photo: Houssem Ben Aîcha, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 Bab Al Gharbi.
Bab Al Gharbi
- Type: City gate
- Address: المنستير
- Categories: building, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Monastir, Monastir Governorate, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
35.77258° or 35° 46′ 21″ northLongitude
10.82693° or 10° 49′ 37″ eastOpen location code
8F7GQRFG+2QOpenStreetMap ID
way 251516432OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
historic=city_gate
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to French—“Bab Al Gharbi” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “باب الغربي”
- French: “Bab Al Gharbi”
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