Hergla

Hergla

Hergla with harbour
Hergla

Location in Tunisia

Coordinates: 36°2′0″N 10°30′0″E / 36.03333°N 10.50000°E / 36.03333; 10.50000Coordinates: 36°2′0″N 10°30′0″E / 36.03333°N 10.50000°E / 36.03333; 10.50000
Country Tunisia
Governorate Sousse Governorate
Population (2014)
  Total 9,343
Time zone CET (UTC1)

Hergla (Tunisian Arabic: هرقلة) is a small cliff-top town in north-eastern Tunisia off the Gulf of Hammamet. White houses of Hergla are built in classic style characteristic for this region.

History

In the Roman period Hergla was named "Horrea Caelia".[1] It was the border town between the historic regions Byzacena and Zeugitana.

Buildings

Very impressive was the mosque "Sidi Bou Mendil", which dominated the town. Nearby, was the cemetery of Hergla with historic graves.

Economy

In difference to the neighbour cities Hammamet and Port El Kantaoui Hergla has not much tourism. There was a little harbour. Famous products are baskets from esparto.

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