Hayreddin Palace
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Hayreddin Palace is an old palace in the Medina of Tunis. It is the current Museum of Tunis.
Localization[edit]
It is located in the Tribunal's place, near El Hafsia district.
History[edit]
It was built between 1860 and 1870 under the orders of Hayreddin Pasha.[1]
The palace was sold in 1881 during the French occupation and became a justice court.
A big part of it was destroyed and got replaced by an Israelite school.
It is considered as an official monument according to the 19 October 1992 decree.[2]
- Remains of the old palace
- The Israelite school
- Tribunal Street
- Metallic plaque of Tribual Street