Habib Bourguiba Mausoleum

Monastir was the birthplace of Habib Bourguiba, the first president of independent Tunisia. The major tourist attractions in the city are the Mosque and Mausoleum of Habib Bourguiba and the Ribat Complex. The Mausoleum of Habib Bourtguiba was constructed in 1963 and highly distinguished by its huge ribbed golden dome and the twin thin Minarets with magnificent Italian Limestone. Within the tomb, stand the cenotaphs of all the family members of Buorguiba. One can climb the flight of stair steps leading to the top of the mausoleum to have a close view of the dome and overall view of the surrounding area of the tomb.