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Dar Ben Abdallah Museum

Musée du Patrimoine Traditionnel

A small but interesting folk museum within an 18th-century palace in the medina, covering the everyday life of a rich merchant in the Ottoman era with exhibits including faience, stucco ornament, costumes and furniture.

Address: Rue Sidi Kassem
Hours: Tue-Sun 09:30–16:30
Price: 5 DT
Website: patrimoinedetunisie.com.tn (opens in a new tab)

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