Hergla

From Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core
Jump to: navigation, search
Hergla
Hergla with harbour
Hergla with harbour
Location in Tunisia
Coordinates: Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
Country Flag of Tunisia.svg Tunisia
Governorate Sousse Governorate
Population (2014)
 • Total 9,343
Time zone CET (UTC1)

Hergla (Tunisian Arabic: هرقلة‎) is a small cliff-top town in northeastern 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.

References

<templatestyles src="Reflist/styles.css" />

Cite error: Invalid <references> tag; parameter "group" is allowed only.

Use <references />, or <references group="..." />

External links

<templatestyles src="Asbox/styles.css"></templatestyles>

  1. Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography