Dar Daouletli is an old

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in the medina of Tunis.

Etymology

The palace got its name from one of his previous owners, the ''daouletli'' (

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word that derives from the

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word ''daoula'' meaning «government») or dey.

Localization

It is located in El Driba street, near Sidi Ben Arous Street.

History

The palace was built in the 17th century. On 19 October 1992, it became an official historical monument.« Décret n°92-1815 du 19 octobre 1992 » rchive sur docartis.com (consulté le 21 janvier 2017) Nowadays, it is the main office of Rachidia.

Gallery

Façade nord du patio, dar Daouletli.jpg, Northern facade of the main hall Façade sud du patio, dar Daouletli.jpg, Southern facade of the main hall Façade ouest du patio, dar Daouletli.jpg, western facade of the main hall Façade est du patio, dar Daouletli.jpg, Eastern facade of the main hall Porte Dar Daouletli.jpg, Entrance of Dar Daouletli Rachidia Tunis 01.jpg, A concert in the hall Dar Errachida 2.JPG, Decoration of the walls Dar Errachida 7.JPG, The columns Dar Errachida 6.JPG, A room in Dar Daouletli

References

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