Ribat of Monastir, Coastal fortress in Monastir, Tunisia
The Ribat of Monastir spans multiple levels with thick stone walls, watchtowers, a central courtyard, and accommodation cells arranged around an inner square layout.
Built in 796 by Harthama ben Ayan, the fortress served as a defensive structure against maritime attacks and later expanded during both the Arab and Ottoman periods.
The Islamic Museum within the Ribat exhibits wooden artifacts, ceramics, and a rare 10th-century astrolabe from Cordoba in its former prayer hall.
Visitors can climb 90 steps to reach the watchtower platform, which provides views of Monastir's marina, cemetery, beaches, and the Habib Bourguiba Mausoleum.
The fortress gained international recognition as a filming location for multiple productions, including Monty Python's Life of Brian and the miniseries Jesus of Nazareth.
Location: Monastir
GPS coordinates: 35.77549,10.83288
Latest update: May 17, 2025 22:43
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.
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Stade Mustapha Ben Jannet
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Leader Habib Bourguiba Museum
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Hanafi Mosque of Bourguiba
247 m
Great Mosque of Monastir
67 m
Lamta Archaeological Museum
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Evolution of Textile Monument
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Moknine Museum
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Zaouia of Imam Mezri
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Ribat of Lamta
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Museum of popular arts and traditions of Monastir
223 m
Islamic Arts Museum of Monastir
61 m
Ksar Ibn El Jaad
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Sayada lighthouse
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Spring Land
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Presidential palace of Bourguiba
4.4 km
Golf course Flamingo
4.5 km
Amphitheatre of Leptis Minor
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City walls of Monastir
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Ribat Mosque
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Skanes Palace
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Zaouia of Omar Makhlouf
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Port of Sayada
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Old port of Monastir
958 m
House of Habib Bourguiba (August 3rd, 1903 Square)
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Port of Ksibet El Mediouni
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Port of Téboulba
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TUI Magic Skanes
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