Sousse, Mediterranean coastal city in Sousse Governorate, Tunisia
The streets of Sousse extend from the harbor to the Medina, containing numerous bazaars, residential areas, and commercial establishments along the Mediterranean coast.
Originally established as Hadrumetum by Phoenician traders in the 11th century BC, the city developed into a major Roman settlement and capital of Byzacena province.
The Medina of Sousse, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1988, preserves centuries of architectural traditions through its mosques, fortifications, and markets.
Visitors can reach Sousse through Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport, located nearby, or via regular train connections from major Tunisian cities.
The local silk and flax industries of Sousse produced specific garments called shuqqas, which became recognized throughout the medieval Mediterranean trading network.
Location: Sousse Governorate
Elevation above the sea: 6 m
Part of: Northern Tunisia
Website: http://commune-sousse.gov.tn
GPS coordinates: 35.83333,10.63333
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:24
Tunisia offers diverse photography locations from Roman ruins to desert landscapes. The El Jem amphitheater stands as a monument of ancient architecture, while Sidi Bou Said presents Mediterranean buildings in blue and white. The Medina of Tunis contains historic streets, and Kairouan's Great Mosque displays Islamic architectural elements. Natural settings include the Chott el Djerid salt lake and the mountain oasis of Chebika. Archaeological sites such as Carthage and Dougga provide views of ancient civilizations, while coastal areas like Cap Bon feature waters and green spaces.
Ribat of Sousse
797 m
Sousse Archaeological Museum
1.2 km
Gran Mezquita de Susa
932 m
Catacombs of Sousse
1.8 km
Hannibal Parc
7.3 km
Port of Sousse
1.3 km
Dar Essid Museum
714 m
Keter Torah Synagogue
581 m
Bab El Finga
837 m
El Kobba Museum
1 km
Immaculate Conception Church (Sousse)
837 m
Bu Ftata Mosque
1.2 km
Bab El Gharbi
992 m
Aqua Palace
7.1 km
Dar Am Taieb
1.4 km
Sousse Lighthouse
1.2 km
Medersa Zakkak
798 m
Museum Dar Essid
716 m
Kasbah of Sousse
1.3 km
El Rabba Mosque
1.1 km
Dar Magroun
1.5 km
Feu de Port El-Kantaoui (jetée ouest de la marina)
7.2 km
City walls of Sousse
901 m
Minaret of the Bu Ftata Mosque
1.2 km
Cinéma Parisiana
922 m
House of the Masks
1.8 km
Feu de Port El-Kantaoui (jetée est de la marina)
7.2 km
Café Bayn el Qahâwi, marabout Sidi Chérif et fondouk Daoui
1 kmReviews
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