Nabeul

Nabeul (Arabic نابل, Nābul DMG ) is a city in Tunisia, with around 57,000 inhabitants and the capital of the province of the same name.

Location

The city is located on the south side of the Tunisian Cap Bon peninsula in the Gulf of Hammamet.

History

As early as the Punic and then in the Roman period was a port city here. Etymologically can be derived the present name Nabeul or Nabul from the Greek Neapolis ( new city).

Economy

Nabeul is a tourist resort and is considered in Tunisia as a center for pottery and ceramic art. Nabeul is especially well known for its market, which takes place every Friday and weekly attracts many tourists also from surrounding towns. Offered Numerous souvenirs, jewelry, food, and typical of the region ceramics. Furthermore, are produced within the city ornate tiles and processed natural stones and perfumes. In addition, agriculture is an important economic factor for the city. In its hinterland citrus fruits, flowers and vines are grown. From the small town center of a mile-long, palm-lined promenade leads to the numerous sandy beaches of the city.

Attractions

• 2.5 km south of the city center a villa with mosaic floors ( Maison des Nymphs = House of nymphs) and a Roman fish factory was exposed. Here is the popular in the Roman kitchen spice paste Garum was prepared and preserved fish by salting.
• In the center Nabeuls there is a very small but modern Archaeological Museum. Here both finds from Neapolis and from the nearby Kerkouane are issued.

City ​​gate

Satellite image of Nabeul

People

Nebeul the birthplace of the poet Jean Venturini was ( born September 17, 1919 in Nabeul, Tunisia, † June 17, 1940 ).