Thenae, Sfax

#34 among attractions in Sfax

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Thenae or Thenai, also written Thaena and Thaenae, was a Carthaginian and Roman town located in or near Thyna, now a suburb of Sfax on the Mediterranean coast of southeastern Tunisia. ()

Coordinates: 34°41'14"N, 10°43'14"E

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Thenae – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bab El Kasbah, Sidi Amar Kammoun Mosque, Great Mosque of Sfax, Bab Jebli.

3.9 miNE
City gate
Bab El Kasbah, Sfax
99 min walk • Bab El Kasbah is a historic gateway located in the city of Sfax, Tunisia. This ancient door stands as a testament to the city's rich history and cultural heritage. It is one of the main entrances to the old medina of Sfax, which is surrounded by well-preserved...
4 miNE
Mosque
Sidi Amar Kammoun Mosque, Sfax
102 min walk • The Sidi Amar Kammoun Mosque is a historic religious site nestled in the bustling city of Sfax, Tunisia. This mosque, not as towering as the minarets of the world's grandest Islamic places of worship, carries a quiet dignity that speaks to the rich heritage of the...
4 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Great Mosque of Sfax, Sfax
103 min walk • The Great Mosque of Sfax, an architectural gem and a spiritual haven, stands at the heart of the city of Sfax, Tunisia. This historic mosque, a testament to Islamic architecture and faith, has been a focal point of the city since its construction in the 9th century.
4.1 miNE
City gate
Bab Jebli, Sfax
104 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Sfax, Tunisia, Bab Jebli stands as a historical landmark that captures the essence of the city's rich heritage. As an integral part of the ancient Medina of Sfax, Bab Jebli serves not only as a testament to the city's past but also as a...
3.9 miNE
City gate
Bab Gharbi, Sfax
100 min walk • Bab Gharbi is an iconic gateway that stands as a testament to the rich history of Sfax, Tunisia. Located in the heart of the city's ancient medina, Bab Gharbi is one of the primary entrances to this old quarter, which is encircled by historic walls.
3.9 miNE
Forts and castles
Kasbah of Sfax, Sfax
99 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Sfax, Tunisia, lies the historical Kasbah of Sfax, a formidable fort that stands as a testament to the region's rich past. This ancient fortress, with its robust walls and strategic location, has been the guardian of Sfax since its...
4 miNE
Mausoleum
Sidi Ali Karray Mausoleum, Sfax
101 min walk • The Sidi Ali Karray Mausoleum is one of the famous mausoleums of the medina of Sfax.
4 miNE
Museum, Archaeological museum
Sfax Archaeological Museum, Sfax
101 min walk • The Sfax Archaeological Museum is an archaeological museum located in Sfax, Tunisia.
4.1 miNE
Market, Shopping
Souk Kriaa, Sfax
106 min walk • Souk Kriaa or The New Souk that is also known as Souk El Msakkaf is one of the markets of the medina of Sfax.
2.4 miN
Cemetery
Sfax War Cemetery, Sfax
62 min walk • Sfax War Cemetery is a war cemetery located near Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia, currently maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. It contains a single Commonwealth burial from World War I, 1253 Commonwealth burials from World War II, and the grave of one Greek soldier from World War II.
4.1 miNE
Market, Shopping
Fondouk El Haddadine, Sfax
105 min walk • Fondouk El Haddadine or the blacksmiths'fondouk, is an old fondouk in the medina of Sfax located near Bab Jebli. It represents one of its most important monuments.

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How to get to Thenae by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thenae:

Train

سيدي عبيد (31 min walk)