Take a tour of Bourguiba Mausoleum in Monastir, Tunisia – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
This mausoleum was built for and named after the first president of Tunisia, Habib Bourguiba.
The circular domes and archways are offset by the towering octagonal minarets marking the entrance.
Built in 1963 this structure is the burial place of Bourguiba and his family.
The gilded gold and green domes and creamy Italian marble of this structure speak to the extravagance lavished upon the building for the so called father of Tunisian modern politics.
Take in the exquisitely intricate designs covering the archways of the courtyard.
Because of its political significance and sheer beauty, this mausoleum has become one of Tunisia's coveted treasures.
