Dar Hussein

The Dar Hussein is one of most beautiful the Palais of the Médina of Tunis (Tunisia). It is located in the district of Bab Menara.

Remain built on the site of the princely city of the XI {{E}} and XII {{E}} centuries, it is the successive dwelling of princes, deys and of successive beys. Its rich person successive owners do not cease embellishing it and increasing it with vast rooms from reception and two Patio S. Reconstruite by Ismail Kahia, minister and son-in-law of Ali I Bey, it is at the 19th century that Youssef Sahib And-Tabaa, favorite minister of Hammouda Bey, buys and embellishes the palate. It is with him that one owes current decorations: patio decorated with pavement and columns of white Marble, capitals of style néo-Corinthian, Earthenware S of Kallaline, Stucco S, painted woodworks, etc

In 1858, Dar Hussein shelters the first municipal council of Tunis from where its name of Dar Al-Achra ( Maison of the 10 ) by reference to the 10 notable ones who forms this council. The Hussein general, reforming near to the top dog Kheireddine Pasha and chair Municipal council, lives the palate which bears its name thus. In 1882, the general Léonard Forgemol de Bostquenard, ordering French forces occupying the country, installs its staff there. It remains there during all the duration of the protectorate. The place of the Castle, located in front of the entry, is arranged at that time on old a Cimetière.

Since 1957, Dar Hussein is the seat of the National institute of archeology and art become National institute of the inheritance in 1993.

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