Top Monastir Art & Culture

Monastir is known as the old Roman Ruspina and the birthplace of Habib Bourguiba founder of the Tunisian republic. If you want to catch some fresh sea, the air just walk into the Marina of Monastir where pleasure yachts bob jauntily on the Mediterranean. Do you know that the Ribat, it is one of the oldest Arab fortresses in North Africa built in the 8th century? What kind of art is relieving Islamic Museum located in the former prayer hall? What kind of marble was used to build Habib Bourguiba’s mausoleum? Why is National Movement Museum so important for Tunisians? With a charismatic Tunisian guide, discover secrets of the Medina of Monastir, take rest in a local coffee shop with a cup of coffee or mint tea, try chicha and hear more stories about local life!

Have you ever heard “Panem and Cercences” or “Bread and Circus”? North Africa is reminding us about Roman Empire! If you want to go back in time and live the Roman joy, you need to visit Eljem- the old Roman Thysdrus! You need to walk on the Arena with the Gladiators and visit the 3rd biggest amphitheatre in the Roman world! One of the biggest collections of Roman Mosaics will leave you speechless! Enjoy beauty mosaics in the museum that is build on the ruins of the old Thysdrus, walk between the Roman quarters and even visit a house of a very rich olive oil trader, telling the story of about life back to 2nd century!

Monastir is known as the old Roman Ruspina. Monastir souk is offering a big choice of handmade leather, ceramics, and silver! Is it true, that a wedding is the most important event in the daily life of Tunisians? In Monastir, you can visit a small Costume Museum with exhibits of wedding costumes from all over Tunisia. Why the National Movement Museum is so important for locals? When does arabesque become the most important art style in the Islamic world? Habib Bourguiba mosque and Habib Bourguiba mausoleum are representing Islamic art with amazingly decorated domes and walls. In the Ribat you can visit The Islamic Museum which now occupies the former prayer hall on the upper floor. With a charismatic local guide, discover secrets of the Medina of Monastir, walk into the Marina- the harbor where pleasure yachts bob jauntily on the Mediterranean. Enjoy the harbor area with its modern beachfront where most of Monastir's luxury hotels, restaurants, coffee shops lie.

A very rich program: Visit the ancient city of Carthage, the authentic city of Sidi Bou Said overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the city of Tunis through the medina during a day trip from Monastir. This tour takes you to one of seven Tunisian World Heritage sites as well as three cities in one day.

Medina and its imposing walls surrounding the old town of Monastir is known as the old Roman Ruspina. It is the birthplace of Habib Bourguiba founder of the Tunisian republic. Why The Hanafi mosque of Bourguiba is one of the most important religious and historical monuments? Did You know that Ribat of Monastir it is one of the oldest Arab fortresses in North Africa? You will see the most magnificent building in the city. You will be amazed by its Islamic architecture. Did Monastir really was an old Berber village? A local charismatic guide will reveal the secrets and interesting facts about The Hanafi mosque of Bourguiba, Ribat, National Movement Museum.