Sadiki College, Secondary school and listed monument in Kasbah district, Tunis, Tunisia
Sadiki College is a secondary school and listed monument in Tunis that combines French and Arab architectural elements in a distinctive way. The complex has two separate entrances and overlooks the Kasbah Mosque in the city center.
The college was founded in 1875 by Grand Vizier Kheireddine Pacha, who drew inspiration from French educational methods. It was Tunisia's first modern secondary school and marked the start of a new educational era in the country.
The school was established to bring modern French-style education to Tunisia and remains central to the nation's identity today. Visitors can see the two entrances that reflect both French and Arab traditions.
The campus is located in the Kasbah district and is visually distinctive from the outside, making it easy to spot in the neighborhood. The best time to visit is during regular school hours when the buildings are filled with activity.
The building appears on Tunisia's twenty-dinar banknote, underscoring its symbolic importance for national educational reform. This placement shows how much the nation values this institution for its development.
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