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Borj El Kebir Fortress

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Borj El Kebir Fortress

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    1. Cap Afrique – Borj El Kebir Fortress loop from Mahdia

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    2. Sea Gate of Mahdia – Great Mosque of Kairouan loop from المهدية المنطقة السياحية

    16.0km

    04:05

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3. Cap Afrique – Great Mosque of Kairouan loop from Mahdia

    3.42km

    00:53

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    August 21, 2019

    Nice fortress over the Cap Afriques which can be visited for free.

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      September 10, 2021

      The fortress was built in 1595 to defend itself against the Spanish under Turkish occupation. It is considered to be one of the finest examples of Ottoman military architecture. The imposing tower was later added as a watchtower by the Fatimids. The fort offers beautiful views of both the sea, the port and the medina. Later it was used as a prison, today the fortress houses a museum and a café.

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        December 7, 2022

        The explanations are even in German. There was no café in December 2022. But we were the only visitors at that time.

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