 Facade of the palace | |
| Type | Palace |
|---|---|
| Width | 134 m |
| Height | 20 m |
| Beginning date | 19th century |
Saheb Ettabaâ Palace is an old palace in the Medina of Tunis.
Localization
It is located in south-west of the Halfaouine square.
History
Youssef Saheb Ettabaa ordered this palace to be built at the beginning of the 19th century.
In the same period, the whole Halfaouine district witnessed many modifications: A new mosque (Saheb Ettabaâ Mosque), two madrasas, a hammam, souk Jedid, a fountain (sabil), a mausoleum (Tourba) and a foundouk were built there.
Architecture
The palace can be found at the entrance of Souk Jedid. It has 3 floors: The ground floor was used for the stables and warehouses while the two remaining floors were for the private apartments and salons.
References
- Ahmed Saadaoui, Tunis, ville ottomane : trois siècles d'urbanisme et d'architecture, Tunis, Centre de publication universitaire, 2001, 538 p. (ISBN 978-9973-37-023-5), p. 271
- Sémia Akrout-Yaïche, Zoubeïr Mouhli et Justin McGuinness, Tunis 1800–1950 : portrait architectural et urbain, Tunis, Elyzad, 2006, 95 p. (ISBN 9973-58-003-6), p. 14
- Ahmed Saadaoui, Tunis, ville ottomane : trois siècles d'urbanisme et d'architecture, Tunis, Centre de publication universitaire, 2001, 538 p. (ISBN 978-9973-37-023-5), p. 271
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