La Marsa ( French: La Marsa , Arabic. المرسى ) is a resort city in Tunisia , located 18 kilometers northeast of the capital of the country, Tunisia . La Marsa is a municipality with a population of 92 987 people.
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History
Essaada Palace |
Minaret of Al Ahmadi Mosque |
Cafe "Saf-Saf" |
The history of the city dates back to the Punic era (the state of Carthage ), namely from the oldest region of Megara. In the novel “ Salambo ” by the writer Gustave Flaubert describes a feast in the area, arranged by the military commander Hamilcar Bark for his soldiers. According to archaeologists, the name "Mars" is associated with the meaning of the city, which was a port. After the Arab conquest, a ribat was built in the city, which became not only a fortress, but also a place of formation and Sufi culture. It was in this city that on June 8, 1883, the La Mars Convention was signed between France and Tunisia, which strengthened the power of France over its protectorate.
Attractions
The main attraction of the city is the Al-Ahmadi mosque, the palace of Essaad is also popular.
Economics
The main industry of the city is tourism and the service sector. The location on the beach, proximity to the capital of Tunisia and the ancient city of Carthage attract many tourists. The famous newspaper Le Monde called the Saf Saf cafe the most beautiful in the world.