Kesra
كسرى
A Berber stone village at about 1,100 m altitude, built against a cliff, with springs running through it and a small folk museum.
Kesra sits on a cliff about 15 km east of Makthar and is one of the highest villages in Tunisia, at about 1,100 m. Stone houses are stacked in tiers up the steep slope, several mountain springs flow through the village, and the surroundings are olive groves and terraced fields. The village has a small museum introducing traditional Berber life, and you can also see the remains of a Byzantine-era castle and ancient irrigation channels. From the top of the village you can look out over the wide plateau. It suits a day trip combined with the Makthar ruins, though dining options in the village are limited.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Makthar (Mactaris)
- Dolmens of Ellès
- Althiburos (Medeina)
- El Ghriba Synagogue of Le Kef
- Dar El Kous Basilica
- Zaouia of Sidi Bou Makhlouf
- Kasbah of Le Kef
- Regional Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions