Fondouk of French
Appearance
Fondouk of French | |
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Location | Tunis |
Area | Medina of Tunis |
Built | 17th century |
The fondouk of the French is a caravanserai located in the medina of Tunis in the old franc1 district. It is near Bab El Bhar.
History
[edit]The fondouk was built during the years 1659-1660 under the reign of Hammouda Pasha Bey. This fondouk is inspired by the local civil architecture of the seventeenth century.
The fondouk of the merchants is classified as a historical monument since 1922.
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metal plate with the old street name
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The old Douane street
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plate of the fondouk
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The entrance door of the fondouk
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View of the fondouk