Monastir Ribat - Great Attractions (Tunisia)

  • 13 years ago
Take a tour of Monastir Ribat in Tunisia – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.

What can, at first sight, look like a sand mirage floating on the landscape of Tunisia is the Monastir Ribat.
This structure is a masterpiece representing hundreds of years of battle, prayer, and renovation.
The carefully crafted tower of this fortress-turned-historical landmark offers fantastic views of the nearby harbor.
Stone pillars and hand-laid walls represent the first line of defense for this bewitching spectacle of North African history.
Ominous gateways lead into a stately courtyard where modern filmmakers have retold the stories imbedded in these monumental walls.
A spectacle of historical relevance, religious refuge, and ancient wars, the Ribat dominates the shoreline and city of Monastir.