Tourbet el Bey
تربة الباي
The family mausoleum of the Husainid beys of Tunis, with green-tiled domes, colorful ceramic tiles and marble carvings inside.
The Tourbet el-Bey was built in the 18th century under Bey Ali II and is the burial ground of the Husainid rulers of Tunis and their family. Its exterior has several domes covered in green glazed tiles, and the interior walls are covered with Italian-style painted tiles and marble and stucco carvings. Headstones carved with turbans or fez-shaped tops identify the occupants. It is located in the southern Medina, about 5 minutes' walk from the Zitouna Mosque. Admission is a few dinars (confirmed on site), and it can be combined with the nearby Dar Ben Abdallah Museum.
Opening hours
About 09:30–16:30 (closed Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Dar Ben Abdallah
- Medina of Tunis
- Al-Zaytuna Mosque
- Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul
- Sidi Mahrez Mosque
- Avenue Habib Bourguiba
- Belvédère Park
- Bardo National Museum