Khaznadar Palace
Coordinates: 36°47′52″N 10°10′09″E / 36.797753°N 10.169065°E
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| Location | Tunis |
| Area | Medina of Tunis |
| Built | 19th century |
The Khaznadar Palace is a Tunisian palace in the neighborhood of Halfaouin. It is one of the palaces of the Medina of Tunis.[1]
Localization[]
The palace is in the northeast of the Halfaouine square. It is located near two other landmarks, the Saheb Ettabaa palace and Saheb Ettabaa mosque.
History[]
Khaznadar Palace has been built in the 19th century, around 1850, by the current minister at that time, Mustapha Khaznadar.[2]
Between 1895 and 1903, it has been used as a hospital for the Jewish community in Tunis. In 1903, the palace became a school and stayed that way until 1986. During the second world war, it served temporarily as a milk distribution center for the Israelian community.[3]
Since 1988, the palace hosts a couple activities of the National Tunisian theater.
References[]
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