Dar Daouletli

Dar Daouletli

Dar Daouletli is an old palace in the medina of Tunis.

Etymology

The palace got its name from one of his previous owners, the daouletli (Turkish word that derives from the Arabic word daoula meaning «government») or dey.

Localization

It is located in El Driba street, near Sidi Ben Arous Street.

History

The palace was built in the 17th century.[1] On 19 October 1992, it became an official historical monument.[2] Nowadays, it is the main office of Rachidia.

Gallery

  • Northern facade of the main hall
    Northern facade of the main hall
  • Southern facade of the main hall
    Southern facade of the main hall
  • western facade of the main hall
    western facade of the main hall
  • Eastern facade of the main hall
    Eastern facade of the main hall
  • Entrance of Dar Daouletli
    Entrance of Dar Daouletli
  • A concert in the hall
    A concert in the hall
  • Decoration of the walls
    Decoration of the walls
  • The columns
    The columns
  • A room in Dar Daouletli
    A room in Dar Daouletli

References

  1. ^ Jacques Revault, Palais et demeures de Tunis (XVIe et XVIIe siècles), vol. I, Paris, Centre national de la recherche scientifique, 1967, 542 p. (lire en ligne [archive]), p. 203-215
  2. ^ « Décret n°92-1815 du 19 octobre 1992 » [archive], sur docartis.com (consulté le 21 janvier 2017)
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