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
The amphitheatre in El Djem (42 kilometres from Mahdia) was built in the 3rd century and could seat up to 30,000 spectators. Three floors of arcades have survived to this day, the stairs and benches have been restored. Under the arena runs a galle... read more
Ribat (translated from Arabic as "inn") is a fortress built in the 8th century. It once protected the inhabitants of the city of Monastir from Christian attacks. A lighthouse and a high watchtower were attached to the fortress, on which... read more
In the city of Monastir on the territory of the medieval ribat there is the Mausoleum of Bourguiba - the tomb of the famous political figure and the first president of the state of Tunisia. It was Habib Bourguiba in 1956 achieved the independence... read more
