Dar Caïd Nessim Samama

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

Dar Caïd Nessim Samama
General information
TypePalace
Architectural styleTunisian
Italian
LocationMedina of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
Year built1880
ClientNassim Shamama

Localization

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View of the El Mechnaka street with the palace on the right

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

History

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The qaid of Jews and treasurer of the bey of Tunis, Nessim Samama, built this palace in 1860.[1]

In 1881, the Alliance Israélite Universelle transformed it into a school for girls.[2]

Entrance of the palace

References

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  1. Jacques Revault (1971). Palais et demeures de Tunis (XVIIIe et XIXe siècles) (in French). Vol. II. Paris: Centre national de la recherche scientifique. pp. 393–395.
  2. "Découvrir". leborgel.com (in French). Retrieved 29 May 2016.
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