Bab el Bhar

باب البحر (تونس)
city gate in Tunis
#5 in Tunis / #17 in Tunisia
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by Dennis Jarvis
/ CC BY-SA 2.0

Bab el Bhar, also known as the "Sea Gate" or "Porte de France," is a historic gate located in the heart of Tunis, Tunisia. It marks the transition between the old medina and the modern city, symbolizing the fusion of traditional and contemporary urban landscapes. Built in the 19th century, the gate once served as a crucial fortification and entry point into the city.


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