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Mar 15, 2023 · It is the collective mausoleum of the last dynasty that ruled Tunisia. A monument of austere appearance, where reigns an astonishing atmosphere: marble tombs, chiseled domes, walls lined with ceramic tiles. It has just reopened after renovation. Tourbet-el-bey means “the Bey’s turbah”.
The Tourbet el Bey (Arabic: تربة الباي) is a Tunisian royal mausoleum in the southwest of the medina of Tunis. [1] It is the last resting place of most of the Husainid dynasty rulers of Tunisia. Among those not buried there are the last two - Moncef Bey, who is buried in the Jellaz Cemetery and Lamine Bey who is buried in La Marsa.
Oct 2, 2022 · With its unique architecture and fine decorations, reflecting a blend of various local and foreign artistic and architectural styles, the Tourbet el-bey remains, to this day, one of the most treasured funerary buildings and historic monuments in the city of Tunis.
Feb 26, 2017 · Date: 26 February 2017. Category: abandoned, architecture, medina, ruins, special places, urbex. Tourbet El Bey is a Royal Mausoleum in the old Medina of Tunis, build to be the last resting place the Husainid dynasty the Ottoman rulers of Tunisia at that time. (more on the wikipedia page).
- Getting Your Bearings
- Rue Sidi Ben Arous
- Souq Des Chechias
- Souq El Attarine
- Rue Des Librarires
- Tourbet El Bey
- To Bargain Or Not to Bargain?
- Staying in The Tunis Medina
Tunis’ medina covers nearly 300 hectares, and it’s divided into a number of neighbourhoods. The highlights of the medina are found on or around the streets radiating out from the landmark Zitouna Mosquewith its distinctive square Almohades-style minaret. The mosque can be accessed from every bab(gateway) leading into the medina, but most visitors s...
Named after a 13th-century mystic and professor, this fascinating street stretches north from the Zitouna Mosque and merges into Rue du Pacha at Place de La Hafsia. Make sure you have a camera handy as you wander its length, as shots of the carved and brightly painted doors fronting onto the street are Insta-worthy treats. Just off Rue du Pacha, in...
Ask any visitor or local to nominate their favourite souq in the medina, and the response is likely to be the Souq des Chechias. Located on the corner of Rue Sidi Ben Arous and Rue de la Kasbah, it comprises two covered passageways lined with jewellery box-like spaces painted in mint green and decorated with mirrors, stained glass and ornate wall p...
From Rue Sidi Ben Arous, follow your nose to the Perfume Makers’ Souq nestled in the shadow of the Zitouna Mosque. Dating from the 13th century, it’s still home to shops selling fragrant oils and waters. While here, be sure to stop at Fondouk El Attarine, a meticulously restored funduqhousing a courtyard restaurant serving good-quality traditional ...
Accessed from the square in front of the Zitouna Mosque, this street is home to one of the medina’s last remaining traditional bathhouses, the male-only Hammam El Kachachine. Its distinctive exterior features red-and-green painted columns and black-and-white detailing over a horseshoe-shaped archway – centuries-old decoration denoting the presence ...
The areas directly north and south of the Zitouna Mosque are home to a tangle of vaulted souqs named after the products they have traditionally sold – the Souq des Étoffes(Fabric Market), Souq El Berka(Jewellers’ Market) and Souq de la Laine(Wool Souq) are three of the most atmospheric, lit by hazy shafts of sunlight and lined with traditional work...
These days, a non-negotiable price tag is the norm in most boutiques in Tunis, including at most businesses in the medina. Rugs are an exception (never pay the first price cited by a rug salesman), as are some handicrafts. If you’re keen to try haggling while in the medina, check out stock in a few shops to gauge quality and the standard asking pri...
The medina has around 20,000 permanent residents, largely located in the El Hafsia and Tourbet El Bey neighbourhoods, and a growing number of boutique hotels in traditional dars welcome travellers. Overnighting at these can be a wonderful experience, although it’s important to note that very few of the medina’s cafes and eateries remain open in the...
Tourbet El Bey. This building has the green fish-scale domes typical of Ottoman mausoleums. Inside is an intricate mix of tiles and stucco built during Ali Pasha II’s reign (1758–82). Many subsequent Husseinite beys, princesses, ministers and trusted advisers ended up here.
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Hidden in the heart of Tunis' Medina lies the remarkable Torbet El Bey. This mausoleum is not just a resting place for the Husainid dynasty; it's a testament to the architectural splendor and deep-rooted history of Tunisia.
