Gare Habib Bourguiba Monastir

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 the first Tunisia president Habib Bourguiba.

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Type: Railway station
Description: railway station in Tunisia
Also known as: “Gare Monastir”, “Monastir railway station”, and “Monastir train station”
Address: المنستير

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Mustapha Ben Jennet Stadium and Ribat of Monastir.

Mustapha Ben Jennet Stadium

Stadium

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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 1 km northwest of Gare Habib Bourguiba 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 northeast of Gare Habib Bourguiba Monastir.

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 northeast of Gare Habib Bourguiba Monastir.

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

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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 6 km south of Gare Habib Bourguiba 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 Gare Habib Bourguiba Monastir.