Borj el-Kebir had an important defensive role over the years. Now a historic site, you can just imagine some of the spectacles its fortified walls have witnessed.
You'll soon see why this history-filled fortress is on the must-do list of many travelers to Borj Erras. After you've paid the entry fee, wander inside and make a day of it. Want to know what else there is to see and do near Borj el-Kebir? Pay a visit to Mahdia Corniche Beach, Subway Diving Centre and Grand Mosque.
