Monastir, Tunisia المـنسـتير
Monastir, Tunisia Location in Tunisia
Coordinates: 35°47′N 10°50′E / 35.783°N 10.833°E / 35.783; 10.833
Country	Tunisia
Governorate	Monastir Governorate
Population (2004)
- Total	71, 546
Time zone	CET (UTC1)

Monastir (Arabic: المـنسـتير‎ al-munastîr, from Latin monasterium), called [lmiˈstiːr] in Tunisian Arabic, (20 km south of Sousse; 162 km south of Tunis), is a city on the central shore of Tunisia, in the Sahel area. Traditionally a fishing port, Monastir is now a major tourist resort. Its population is 41,400. Located in north-eastern Tunisia, it is the capital of Monastir Governorate.

Contents 1 History 2 Transportation 3 Miscellaneous 4 External links

[edit] History

Monastir was founded on the ruins of the Punic–Roman city of Ruspina. The city features a well preserved Ribat that was used to scan the sea for hostile ships. Several ulema came to stay to the Ribat of this peaceful city for contemplation. The Ribat was also one of the filming locations for Monty Python's Life Of Brian.

[edit] Transportation

The city has Monastir (Habib Bourguiba) International Airport with flights from most Western European countries. It is run by Tepe Akfen Ventures Airport Holding (TAV).

[edit] Miscellaneous

Tunisian president Habib Bourguiba was born in Monastir, and his mausoleum is located in the city.

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[edit] External links

• (French) USMonastir.com, official web site of the local multi-sports team
• Monastir Photo Gallery

Coordinates: 35°47′N 10°50′E / 35.783°N 10.833°E / 35.783; 10.833