Ribat of Monastir

The Ribat of Monastir 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.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Great Mosque of Monastir and 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 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.

Museum
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is situated 280 metres southwest of Ribat 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 440 metres northwest of Ribat 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 coastal city in the Tunisian Sahel region, located approximately 5 km south of . It is a commune of the , 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. is situated 7 km south of Ribat 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 Ribat of Monastir.

Ribat of Monastir

Latitude
35.77616° or 35° 46′ 34″ north
Longitude
10.83289° or 10° 49′ 58″ east
Open location code
8F7GQRGM+F5
Open­Street­Map ID
way 29152256
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­castle
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q3430097
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Urdu—“Ribat of Monastir” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “رباط المنستير”
  • Chinese: “莫纳斯提尔里巴特”
  • French: “Kasba”
  • French: “Le Ribat”
  • French: “ribat de Monastir”
  • French: “Ribat de Monastir”
  • German: “Rabat Monastir”
  • Hausa: “Ribat of Monastir”
  • Hungarian: “Rabat erőd, Monastir”
  • Persian: “رباط منستیر”
  • Spanish: “Ribat de Monastir”
  • Turkish: “Monastır Ribatı”
  • Urdu: “رباط منستیر”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Musée d’arts islamiques and Square leader Habib Bourguiba.

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