Mahdia, Historic coastal city in eastern Tunisia
Situated on Cape Afrique, Mahdia stretches along a narrow rocky peninsula into the Mediterranean Sea, featuring white houses and golden sand beaches.
The Fatimid dynasty established Mahdia as their capital in 921, constructing fortified walls, palaces, and an artificial harbor for strategic maritime control.
Local artisans in the medina continue the tradition of weaving silk fabrics with gold and silver threads, producing textiles in small workshops.
The railway station Gare Mahdia connects the city to Sousse and Monastir through the Sahel Metro line, providing regular transportation services.
The marine cemetery contains small white tombs oriented towards the sea, near the remains of an ancient Phoenician military port.
Location: delegation of Mahdia
Elevation above the sea: 7 m
Website: http://www.commune-mahdia.gov.tn/
Website: http://commune-mahdia.gov.tn
GPS coordinates: 35.50472,11.06222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:12
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.
Great Mosque of Mahdia
896 m
Skifa El Kahla
584 m
Bordj el Kebir
1.3 km
Mahdia Museum
589 m
Lamta Archaeological Museum
25.5 km
Evolution of Textile Monument
23.3 km
Moknine Museum
19.9 km
Salakta Archaeological Museum
12.6 km
Phare de Chebba
31.2 km
Ribat of Lamta
25.1 km
Cape Afrique lighthouse
1.7 km
Kuriat lighthouse
33 km
Sayada lighthouse
24.4 km
Sidi Belkhiria Museum
30.4 km
Golf course Flamingo
35.8 km
Fatimid port of Mahdia
1.6 km
Amphitheatre of Leptis Minor
26.2 km
Ribat Mosque
25.1 km
Port of Mahdia
714 m
Dar Sghir
1.2 km
Bordj Khadidja
31.2 km
Port of Sayada
24.4 km
Old port of Monastir
35.7 km
House of Habib Bourguiba (August 3rd, 1903 Square)
35.9 km
Porte à passage voûté donnant accès à la ville arabe
584 m
Port of Ksibet El Mediouni
28.6 km
Port of Téboulba
19.7 km
Port of Bekalta
13.3 kmReviews
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