Dar Balma is an old palace in the medina of Tunis.

Location

The palace is located in the Sidi Bou Khrissan Street.

History

An old Al-Andalus, Andalusian family built the palace at the end of the 16th century or at the beginning of the 17th century. The first plank of Victor Valensi's book ''L'Habitation tunisienne'' represents the door of Dar Balma.

Architecture

Dar balma.jpg, Postcard showing the palace's door Détails Dar Balma 01.jpg, Keystone above the door Détails Dar Balma 02.jpg, Lloral pattern in the doorway Détails Dar Balma 03.jpg, Stylized cypress above the door

References

External links

* {{Coord missing, Tunisia Palaces in the medina of Tunis, Balma