Where is mahdia tunisia

Travel Forums. Hire a Trip Designer. Rental Cars. Vacation Packages. Add a Place. See all photos. Mahdia Governorate. Mahdia Mahdia. Mahdia Bed and Breakfast. Mahdia Shopping. All things to do in Mahdia Admission Tickets. About Mahdia. Founded in the early 10th century as the capital of Fatimid-ruled Tunisia, Mahdia is today a quiet port town and provincial center of about 40, people, known for its fishing, silk weaving and olive industries.

One of Tunisia's most picturesque cities, Mahdia lies between Sousse and Sfax and has many historic attractions, including the ruins of an ancient Punic city pre-dating Mahdia , the Fatimid port, the first Fatimid mosque built in the 10th century , and a 16th-century Ottoman fort. Worth visiting: Kairouan, first capital of Islamic Tunisia, and towns with a brilliant medieval past like Monastir, Sousse and Sfax.

Without forgetting the dream archipelago of Kerkennah. Monastir is famous for its Ribat , an imposing fortress standing facing the sea. Superb viewing point from its lookout tower, and small museum.

Sousse is a major coastal resort and historical city. First capital of Islamic Tunisia, Kairouan has kept its impressive relics of that golden age: the Great Mosque the first founded in the Maghreb and the Aghlabid basins water reservoirs.

Second largest city in Tunisia after the capital, Sfax is worth a visit for its impressive medina surrounded by crenellated ramparts. The charming archipelago of Kerkennah stretches out to sea: long sandy beaches , peaceful landscapes dotted with palm trees, and gatherings of birds on the shoreline… Read more.

Mahdia and its region. Stroll in Mahdia In the mood for walking and discovery? A dive into the ancient times 40 km from Mahdia stands a Roman architecture wonder: the Coliseum of El Jem , one of the largest and best preserved amphitheatres in the world.

Cairo Square A charming shaded square named after the capital of Egypt, founded in by the Fatimid caliphs when they left Mahdia. The marine cemetery, the Punic port and the Gate of Conquests What could be more charming than this cemetery whose small white tombs incline gently towards the sea?

The 10th-century Great Mosque A faithful reconstruction of the mosque of the Fatimids , rebuilt in after centuries of transformations. The impressive entrance porch and the decoration of semi-circular niches are remarkable. It could accommodate 30, spectators. In the ancient times, one of the specialties of the region of El Jem was making mosaics.

Many of them depict the shows of the Roman amphitheatre: exhibitions of wild animals and hunts with wildcats. It is completed by a perfectly reconstructed Roman house. Monastir Monastir is famous for its Ribat , an imposing fortress standing facing the sea. Sousse Sousse is a major coastal resort and historical city. Published by Badiaa Makhlouf — 2 years ago Blog: Forget about your stress, anger and sadness via choising Mahdia as your summer destination Tags: Erasmus blog Tunisia , Tunisia , Tunisia.

Location Mahdia is a littoral city located in the middle east of Tunisia. Source Mahdia has less than 80, inhabitants, it is rich in traditional products and seaview. I guess also that you are going to enjoy discovering new customs and traditions.

History Its strategic location made it a famous and important city in the Mediterranean Sea during the 16th century. After it has started to be a Roman city.

It takes 2 hours and half far from Tunis the capital of Tunisia. And it takes 1 hour and a half far from Enfidha Hammamet International Airport. Entertainment First of all I want to say that Mahdia is a clean city and you are going to discover that since the first visit to its beach, where you can find a lot of new hotels as : Iberostar Royal El Mansour five stars. LTI Mahdia Beach four stars. Hotel Club Thapsus four stars.

Mahdia Palace five stars. Source Never forgot to enjoy the sunset and the sunrise on the beach because at these moments you are going to forget every thing about stress and sorrow. Photo gallery. Comments 0 comments.