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Nabeul ( / ˈ n æ b ə l / ; Arabic : نابل Nābil ; Tamazight : ⵏⴰⴱⴻⵍ) is a coastal town located in northeastern Tunisia , on the south coast of the Cape Bon peninsula and surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea on both sides. It is the first seaside resort in Tunisia. It is known for its agricultural riches and its tourism potential. The city had a population of 84,291 as of the 2022 census.

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20-503: [REDACTED] Look up Neapolis in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Neapoli or Neapolis (Greek: Νεάπολη ; Ancient Greek: Νεάπολις ; 'new town/city') may refer to: Geography [ edit ] Greece [ edit ] Neapoli, Thessaloniki , a suburb and former municipality of Thessaloniki Neapoli-Sykies , a municipality of Thessaloniki Neapoli, Aetolia-Acarnania ,

40-508: A centre for manufacture of garum for Rome. On 21 July 365, a massive tsunami hit the city from the 365 Crete earthquake , resulting in much destruction and leaving part of it underwater. During antiquity , Neapolis was also the seat of an ancient Christian bishopric The Bishopric was founded during the Roman Empire and survived through the arian Vandal and Orthodox Byzantine empires, only ceasing to function with

60-750: A municipality in central Aetolia-Acarnania Neapoli, Elis , east of Vouprasías Neapoli, Kavala , a subdivision of Kavala Neapolis (Thrace) , ancient city of Macedonia, the Neapolis of Acts 16:11 in the Bible, near Neapoli, Kavala Neapoli, Lesbos , on the island of Lesbos Neapoli Voion , the main town in the municipality of Voies, Laconia Neapoli, Crete , municipality in Lasithi, Crete Neapoli, Athens , neighbourhood northwest of Lycabettus Neapoli Zarouchleikon , neighbourhood of Patras, Greece. Neapolis (Chalcidice) , an ancient city on

80-835: A name of Tripolis on the Meander Middle East and Cyprus [ edit ] Neapolis or Flavia Neapolis, the ancient name of Nablus , Palestine A former name of Limassol (Lemesos), Cyprus; used in the Byzantine period Neapoli, Nicosia , a suburb of Nicosia, Cyprus North America [ edit ] Neapolis, Alberta , a locality in Mountain View County, Alberta, Canada Neapolis, Ohio , an unincorporated municipality in Lucas County, Ohio, United States Elsewhere [ edit ] Neapolis (Colchis) , town of ancient Colchis, in

100-574: A name of Tripolis on the Meander Middle East and Cyprus [ edit ] Neapolis or Flavia Neapolis, the ancient name of Nablus , Palestine A former name of Limassol (Lemesos), Cyprus; used in the Byzantine period Neapoli, Nicosia , a suburb of Nicosia, Cyprus North America [ edit ] Neapolis, Alberta , a locality in Mountain View County, Alberta, Canada Neapolis, Ohio , an unincorporated municipality in Lucas County, Ohio, United States Elsewhere [ edit ] Neapolis (Colchis) , town of ancient Colchis, in

120-405: A suburb and former municipality of Thessaloniki Neapoli-Sykies , a municipality of Thessaloniki Neapoli, Aetolia-Acarnania , a municipality in central Aetolia-Acarnania Neapoli, Elis , east of Vouprasías Neapoli, Kavala , a subdivision of Kavala Neapolis (Thrace) , ancient city of Macedonia, the Neapolis of Acts 16:11 in the Bible, near Neapoli, Kavala Neapoli, Lesbos , on

140-461: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Neapolis (Redirected from Neapolis ) [REDACTED] Look up Neapolis in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Neapoli or Neapolis (Greek: Νεάπολη ; Ancient Greek: Νεάπολις ; 'new town/city') may refer to: Geography [ edit ] Greece [ edit ] Neapoli, Thessaloniki ,

160-501: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Nabeul Nabeul was founded in the fifth century BC by the Greeks of Cyrene , serving as a trade port. Its present name is an arabization of its Greek name Neapolis ( Νεάπολις , "New City"), which was a common name of Greek colonies . In Roman times, the city was an important trade hub for grain from North Africa to Rome , and

180-782: Is known in Tunisia and abroad for its handicraft that consists of artistic potteries, especially painted dishes as well as for wall tiles. This craftwork was restarted during the first half of the twentieth century through the research of the French Tessier, Deverclos and the Tunisian Jacob Chemla . Nabeul's agriculture relies on oranges , lemons , and the bitter orange also known in French as Bigardier. People of Nabeul also distill flowers of bitter orange, Bourbon geranium, and Damask rose . They sell it mainly in

200-692: The Muslim conquest of the Maghreb . The diocese was refounded in name at least in the twentieth century as a titular see of the Roman Catholic church . Under Ottoman rule , the town was known as Nebil ( نابل ). Due to its location by the Mediterranean coast, it remains today a popular tourist destination and is the main centre of the Tunisian pottery industry. Nabeul, as well as

220-827: The Bosphorus Neapolis (Caria) , an ancient town in Asia Minor Neapolis (Ionia) , an ancient town in Asia Minor Neapolis (Isauria) , an ancient town and bishopric in Asia Minor Neapolis (Paphlagonia) , an ancient town in Asia Minor, also called Neoklaudioupolis, Andrapa; Ottoman Gedegara, Köprü; modern Vezirköprü Neapolis (Pisidia) , an ancient town and bishopric in Pisidia, Asia Minor Neapolis (Pontus) , also known as Phazemon or Thermai Phazemoniton, an ancient town in Asia Minor Neapolis (Thracian Chersonese) , Greek colony Neapolis,

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240-653: The Caucasus Nabeul , Tunisia, originally Neapolis Mandelieu-la-Napoule , France, originally Neapolis Scythian Neapolis or Kermenchik, a Scythian town, near modern Simferopol, Ukraine Football [ edit ] Neapoli Stadium (Athens) , a stadium used by Greek club Ionikos FC F.C. Neapolis , an Italian football club based in Mugnano di Napoli Music [ edit ] Néapolis (album) by Simple Minds See also [ edit ] Palaeopolis (disambiguation) Topics referred to by

260-533: The Caucasus Nabeul , Tunisia, originally Neapolis Mandelieu-la-Napoule , France, originally Neapolis Scythian Neapolis or Kermenchik, a Scythian town, near modern Simferopol, Ukraine Football [ edit ] Neapoli Stadium (Athens) , a stadium used by Greek club Ionikos FC F.C. Neapolis , an Italian football club based in Mugnano di Napoli Music [ edit ] Néapolis (album) by Simple Minds See also [ edit ] Palaeopolis (disambiguation) Topics referred to by

280-1096: The Pallene isthmus, Chalcidice Italy [ edit ] Naples , Italy, ancient name Neapolis (Apulia) , an ancient city in Apulia, Italy Neapolis (Sardinia) , an ancient city in southwestern Sardinia, Italy Turkey [ edit ] Aurelia Neapolis , an ancient town in Caria, Asia Minor Neapolis (Bosphorus) , an ancient town on the Bosphorus Neapolis (Caria) , an ancient town in Asia Minor Neapolis (Ionia) , an ancient town in Asia Minor Neapolis (Isauria) , an ancient town and bishopric in Asia Minor Neapolis (Paphlagonia) , an ancient town in Asia Minor, also called Neoklaudioupolis, Andrapa; Ottoman Gedegara, Köprü; modern Vezirköprü Neapolis (Pisidia) , an ancient town and bishopric in Pisidia, Asia Minor Neapolis (Pontus) , also known as Phazemon or Thermai Phazemoniton, an ancient town in Asia Minor Neapolis (Thracian Chersonese) , Greek colony Neapolis,

300-678: The island of Lesbos Neapoli Voion , the main town in the municipality of Voies, Laconia Neapoli, Crete , municipality in Lasithi, Crete Neapoli, Athens , neighbourhood northwest of Lycabettus Neapoli Zarouchleikon , neighbourhood of Patras, Greece. Neapolis (Chalcidice) , an ancient city on the Pallene isthmus, Chalcidice Italy [ edit ] Naples , Italy, ancient name Neapolis (Apulia) , an ancient city in Apulia, Italy Neapolis (Sardinia) , an ancient city in southwestern Sardinia, Italy Turkey [ edit ] Aurelia Neapolis , an ancient town in Caria, Asia Minor Neapolis (Bosphorus) , an ancient town on

320-423: The region of Nabeul. It was dedicated to fabricating and selling the "balgha" heelless slippers made from leather. Souk Haddada is devoted for sheet metal workers. Souk Ezzit is where the traders sold the oil. The weekly Souk that takes place every Friday attracts many tourists and locals. The Medina of Nabeul can be accessed through many doors: Beb Blad, the main entry, Beb el Zaouia and Beb el Khoukha. Nabeul also

340-558: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Neapoli . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Neapoli&oldid=1259237734 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Articles containing Greek-language text Articles containing Ancient Greek (to 1453)-language text Short description

360-558: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Neapoli . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Neapoli&oldid=1259237734 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Articles containing Greek-language text Articles containing Ancient Greek (to 1453)-language text Short description

380-520: The seaside. The most known tourist resorts in Nabeul include the Roman archaeological site of Neapolis (positioned 2 kilometres away from downtown), the archaeological museum which offers ceramic and Punic statues dating back to the seventh century BC and an important collection of Roman mosaics proceeded from sites of the region. Souk El Balgha is considered one of the most ancient and special souks in

400-421: The whole region of Cape Bon is known for its Mediterranean climate ( Köppen climate classification Csa ),. In January, the temperature reaches 8.4 °C on the minimum average, with the maximum average attaining 15.8 °C. In August, the minimum temperature is 22.6 °C while the maximum is 30.6 °C. Nabeul's modern economy is based primarily on tourism. The most famous hotels are mainly located at

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