Béja district, Tunisia

Places to visit near Testour

Testour is a town in Béja district, Tunisia, home to about 13,708 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit — 50 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Great Mosque of Testour (1 km), Thignica (10 km) and Henchir Matria (25 km).

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Testour, Tunisia
Testour, Béja district, Tunisia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Testour at a glance

Location
Béja district, Tunisia
Population
about 13,708
Coordinates
36.5513° N, 9.4431° E
Places within 50 km
64 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Testour

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Testour: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Testour, by type

Forts & heritage near Testour

123 forts & heritage within 100 km of Testour. The closest is Fraji Chaouat Mausoleum (1 km); the best-known is Thignica (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Testour

24 churches within 100 km of Testour. The closest is Church of Oued Zarga (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Testour

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Testour. The closest is Barrage Sidi Salem (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Testour

16 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Testour. The closest is Bab Téboursouk Mosque (1 km); the best-known is Great Mosque of Testour (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Testour

13 museums within 100 km of Testour. The closest is Musée de Bulla Regia (77 km); the best-known is Bardo National Museum (85 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Testour

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Testour. The closest is Jebel Gorra (Beja) (41 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Testour

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Testour
  2. 1 km Fraji Chaouat Mausoleum · tomb, Béja
  3. 1 km Great Mosque of Testour · mosque, Béja
  4. 26 km Henchir Matria · heritage site, Béja
  5. 16 km Thignica · heritage site, Béja
  6. 9 km Bab Téboursouk Mosque · mosque, Béja
  7. 1 km Back to Testour

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From travellers near Testour

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How to reach Testour

    All places near Testour by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Testour by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage50123Fraji Chaouat Mausoleum (1 km)
    Churches624Church of Oued Zarga (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs117Barrage Sidi Salem (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs516Bab Téboursouk Mosque (1 km)
    Museums013Musée de Bulla Regia (77 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints110Jebel Gorra (Beja) (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens010حديقة باستور (72 km)
    Other attractions19حوانيت شواش (25 km)
    Caves02Ghorfet Ben Saltane (59 km)
    Waterfalls02Cascades de Oued Zitoun (64 km)
    Parks02ملعب الخيول بقصر السعيد (83 km)
    Temples01Parc Temple des Eaux (80 km)

    Testour: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Testour?

    Great Mosque of Testour (mosque, about 1 km), Thignica (heritage site, about 10 km), Fraji Chaouat Mausoleum (tomb, about 1 km), Bab Téboursouk Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Henchir Matria (heritage site, about 25 km), Barrage Sidi Salem (dam, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Testour?

    64 places on Spotwander: 50 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 1 lake, 5 mosques & dargahs, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest fort to Testour?

    Fraji Chaouat Mausoleum, about 1 km by road; Roman Theatre of Thignica (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Testour?

    Church of Oued Zarga, about 18 km by road; Goubellat Church (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Testour?

    Barrage Sidi Salem, about 7 km by road; Barrage Kesseb (57 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Testour?

    Start in Testour, visit Fraji Chaouat Mausoleum, then Great Mosque of Testour, then Henchir Matria, then Thignica, then Bab Téboursouk Mosque, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Testour?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Testour

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Testour’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Testour on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.