Fondouk of French
Historic site in Tunis
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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.
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| Location | Tunis |
| Area | Medina of Tunis |
| Built | 17th century |
History
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.
metal plate with the old street name
The old Douane street
plate of the fondouk
The entrance door of the fondouk
View of the fondouk
