Aiming to promote young, contemporary local artists, Dar Bouderbala or the Medina Gallery is a delightful place with paintings and aesthetic displays from all over Tunisia. Housed in a 19th century mansion, the building itself adds to the artistic aura of the place after being heavily renovated. Admission: Admission is free of charge, so drop by here on your way to other sites and attraction...
Built in 1930, City Hall is a glorious sandstone building that overlooks the sculptures and fountains of King George Sq. Inside you’ll find a marble staircase that’ll draw your eyes upwards to the kaleidoscope roof and the gothic lights. The observation deck at the top of the bell tower offers beautiful views of city but beware of going to the top around noon – the bells are a deafening experience...
This house turned museum belonged to famous Japanese sculptor Asakura Fumio known for his carvings of famous personalities. The house is wonderful in itself- antiques adorn various rooms. The house comprises a courtyard, a tea room, a rooftop garden and a library. A delight to visit. Timings: Tues- Thurs & Sat-Sun 9 30 A.M- 4 30 P.M Admission: Adults: Y400; Children: Y150 Address: 7-1...
This place is in a restored creek-side house with lots of artists’ studios set around the courtyard. In the evenings you’ll find the artists working here and you chat chat to them about their work. Also in the area are the Very Special Arts Centre (568 7812) which is a gallery and workshop for disabled artists and the Emirates Fine Arts Society (568 4488) which displays the work of local artists. ...