Pacha Street Lyceum, Educational monument in Medina of Tunis, Tunisia
Description
Pacha Street Lyceum is a school building in the Medina of Tunis that joins traditional architecture with modern education. It sits in an important location surrounded by other significant structures in the old city.
History
The building was opened in 1911 and represented an important step forward in Tunisian education at the start of the 1900s. This opening happened during a time of major change in the country.
Culture
The school brings together European teaching methods and North African building styles, showing how Tunisia evolved in the early 1900s. You can see this blend reflected in both the interior spaces and the exterior design.
Practical
The school sits in the old city and you can walk to it from other monuments. The narrow streets of the Medina can feel crowded, so take your time and pause often to get your bearings.
Did you know?
The building still works as a school today while also being a protected monument and part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. This double role makes it a living connection to the past.
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