Dar Caïd Nessim Samama is one of the palaces of the medina of Tunis.

Localization

It is located on the El Mechnaka Street near El Kallaline, Bab Cartagena and Hafsia.

History

The qaid of History of the Jews in Tunisia, Jews and treasurer of the List of Beys of Tunis, bey of Tunis, Nessim Samama, built this palace in 1860. In 1881, the Alliance Israélite Universelle transformed it into a school for girls. Palais Nessim Samama 03.jpg, Facade of the Nessim Samama palace Palais du Caid Nessim Samama.jpg, Palace of Caid Nessim Samama Rue el mechnaqa.jpg, El mechnaqa Street Palais Nessim Samama 02.jpg, Detail of the decoration of the entrance

References

External links

* Palaces in the medina of Tunis, Caid Nessim Samama Houses completed in 1860 {{Tunisia-struct-stub