Palais du Bardo

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Palais du Bardo, National Museum in Tunis, Tunisia.

The Palais du Bardo contains extensive collections of Roman mosaics, marble statues, and archaeological artifacts from multiple Mediterranean civilizations across centuries.

The structure began as a Hafsid dynasty pleasure palace before Hammûda Pacha Bey purchased it in 1643 and transformed it into the permanent residence.

The museum displays significant Islamic works, including the Blue Qur'an of Kairouan and ceramics from North Africa and Anatolia regions.

The museum offers a digital guide application in English, French, and Arabic for visitors to navigate through the extensive collections and exhibits.

Six copper-clad entrance doors with bronze fixtures mark different sections of the palace, combining Tunisian, Italian, and Hispano-Mauresque architectural elements.

Location: Tunis

GPS coordinates: 36.80870,10.13527

Latest update: March 13, 2025 17:50

Sightseeing Tour of Tunis City

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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