Mahdia Attractions
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Chief town of the governorate of Mahdia
Mahdia lies in a sheltered situation on a small rocky peninsula, 1.5km/1mi long and barely 500m/550yds across, which is linked with the mainland only by a narrow isthmus. It is the economic center of the southern Sahel and in recent years has developed into Tunisia's largest fishing port. About a third of the country's total catch is landed here and processed in numerous canning factories.
There is an annual festival here in July or August, the "Nuits de Mahdia", with performances of classical and folk dancing and illuminated fishing boats in the bay.
Mahdia lies in a sheltered situation on a small rocky peninsula, 1.5km/1mi long and barely 500m/550yds across, which is linked with the mainland only by a narrow isthmus. It is the economic center of the southern Sahel and in recent years has developed into Tunisia's largest fishing port. About a third of the country's total catch is landed here and processed in numerous canning factories.
There is an annual festival here in July or August, the "Nuits de Mahdia", with performances of classical and folk dancing and illuminated fishing boats in the bay.
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Black Gate
From the roof of the Black Gate, which enters into the old town, are excellent views over the city and the surrounding countryside.
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Great Mosque
Originally built in 921, the Great Mosque is one of the city's key religious institutions. The doorway leading into the mosque is very impressive.
Salakta, Tunisia
(Near Mahdia)