A fortress was first built on this site by the Romans. Its ruins were used to build a new fortress in 1289, which was also destroyed. В in the middle of the 15th century, a new fortress was built on the foundations of the old structures, which was... read more
The Grand Mosque was built in 921. According to legend, only the Mahdi himself and his entourage could pass through its monumental entrance portal. Only fragments of the building have survived to this day. In 1965, the mosque was restored exactly... read more
Mahdia is an ancient city of Tunisia, famous for its medina and although its fortress walls are not very old, some interesting structures have been preserved here. The Gate of the Scythian el-Kala is a fortress gate leading to the central Cairo Sq... read more
The Museum of Silk Weaving (Dar al-Himma) is located in the former Sfar Mosque. The museum's exhibition tells the story of how Libyan Jews opened several silk weaving workshops in Mahdia in the 19th century and how, during the first half of th... read more
