Medina in Mahdia in Tunisia, resort of Mahdia
Rating: 8,2/10 (573 votes)  Medina is located in the center of Mahdia. It represents the old artisans' quarter, which is surrounded by high fortified walls. At the highest point of the medina of Mahdia is the magnificent and ancient fortress of Borj er-Ras. It was built in the 16th century by the Turks; its walls are about ten meters thick. There are three bastions on the territory of the fortress. Opposite the Borj al-Ras fortress there is a silk-weaving museum and a Punic cemetery with a Salatka museum, located in the former Sfar mosque. Medina of Mahdia is very beautiful and reminds of the Turkish, French and Arab past of the city. Here you can visit wonderful restaurants and cafes serving the most delicious fish dishes, We also recommend reading Mausoleum of Bourguiba in Tunisia, resort of Monastir Topic: Medina in Mahdia in Tunisia, resort of Mahdia. |
