Monastir, Tunisia - December 2013
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Monastir (Arabic: المـنسـتير Al-Munastîr, from the Greek μοναστήριον "Hermit's Cell, monastery", called [lmiˈstiːr] in Tunisian Arabic), is a city on the central coast of Tunisia, in the Sahel area, (20 km south of Sousse and 162 km south of Tunis). Traditionally a fishing port, Monastir is now a major tourist resort. Its population is about 71,546. It is the capital of Monastir Governorate.
History
Monastir was founded on the ruins of the Punic–Roman city of Ruspina. The city features a well preserved Ribat that was used to scan the sea for hostile ships as a defence against the attacks of the Byzantine fleet. Several ulema came to stay in the Ribat of this peaceful city for contemplation. The Ribat was also one of the filming locations for both the miniseries Jesus of Nazareth and Monty Python's Life Of Brian.
Transportation
The city has Monastir – Habib Bourguiba International Airport with flights from most Western European countries. It is run by Tepe Akfen Ventures Airport Holding (TAV).
Economy
Nouvelair has its head office in Monastir in the Dkhila Tourist Zone,[1][2] near the Hôtel Sahara Beach.[3]
Notable people
Tunisian ex-president Habib Bourguiba was born in Monastir, and his mausoleum is located in the city.
International relations
Twin towns – Sister cities
Monastir is twinned with: Germany Münster, Germany
Monastir, Tunisia - December 2013
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monastir,_Tunisia
Monastir (Arabic: المـنسـتير Al-Munastîr, from the Greek μοναστήριον "Hermit's Cell, monastery", called [lmiˈstiːr] in Tunisian Arabic), is a city on the central coast of Tunisia, in the Sahel area, (20 km south of Sousse and 162 km south of Tunis). Traditionally a fishing port, Monastir is now a major tourist resort. Its population is about 71,546. It is the capital of Monastir Governorate.
History
Monastir was founded on the ruins of the Punic–Roman city of Ruspina. The city features a well preserved Ribat that was used to scan the sea for hostile ships as a defence against the attacks of the Byzantine fleet. Several ulema came to stay in the Ribat of this peaceful city for contemplation. The Ribat was also one of the filming locations for both the miniseries Jesus of Nazareth and Monty Python's Life Of Brian.
Transportation
The city has Monastir – Habib Bourguiba International Airport with flights from most Western European countries. It is run by Tepe Akfen Ventures Airport Holding (TAV).
Economy
Nouvelair has its head office in Monastir in the Dkhila Tourist Zone,[1][2] near the Hôtel Sahara Beach.[3]
Notable people
Tunisian ex-president Habib Bourguiba was born in Monastir, and his mausoleum is located in the city.
International relations
Twin towns – Sister cities
Monastir is twinned with: Germany Münster, Germany