Madrasa Slimania, Religious school in Medina district, Tunis, Tunisia.
The limestone building contains a central courtyard surrounded by galleries leading to eighteen student rooms and a three-naved prayer hall.
Ali Pasha constructed this educational institution in 1754 to commemorate his son Suleiman, who met his end through poisoning by his brother.
The prayer hall walls display ceramic panels with Islamic calligraphy featuring the Basmala text and ninety-nine names of Allah in traditional script.
Located near Zitouna Mosque at the intersection of Souk El Koutbiya and Souk El Kachachine, the building now serves as offices for medical associations.
The entrance structure rises above street level with Ottoman-style capitals supporting a limestone arch topped by green tile decorative elements.
Location: Tunis
Part of: Medina of Tunis, madrasas of Tunis
Address: 13, rue Médersa Slimaniya, Rue Tourbet El Bey, Tunis 1000, Tunisia 1000 Tunis 1000 Tunis
Opening Hours: Mardi-Samedi 09:00-18:00; Dimanche 09:00-14:00
Phone: +21671200324
GPS coordinates: 36.79666,10.17191
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:50
The medina of Tunis houses historical mosques, palaces, and traditional souks. The archaeological site of Carthage features remnants of Punic and Roman civilizations. Museums like the Bardo display archaeological collections. Modern neighborhoods include Avenue Habib Bourguiba with its colonial buildings. The village of Sidi Bou Saïd and the port of La Goulette complete the architectural heritage of the Tunisian capital.
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