Palace Dar Nejma Ezzahra
Palace Dar Nejma Ezzahra
4.5
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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The home of Baron Rodolphe d'Erlanger, who was responsible for the blue and white color scheme of the town.
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Bram L
Leuven, Belgium79 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
The wood carving, marble and other decorative elements of this palace are interesting and definitely worth the visit.
Especially recommended if you are into musical instruments, quite the collection.
Overall the exhibit is not large and the ticket was cheap. Definitely doable to visit with a one year old, even though we did not take our stroller up to the exhibits on the first floor.
Especially recommended if you are into musical instruments, quite the collection.
Overall the exhibit is not large and the ticket was cheap. Definitely doable to visit with a one year old, even though we did not take our stroller up to the exhibits on the first floor.
Written 2 November 2022
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Abovetheclouds
2,321 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
An absolute gem. I am surprised that it was so quiet. Most tourists stay in the main street taking photographs but this is worth a stop to learn. The palace is stunning and I enjoyed walking around the various rooms, getting a glimpse into the life of French-born Baron Rodolphe d'Erlanger and his Italian-American wife Elizabetta. The residence is a mix of Modernist architecture and traditional Maghrebi and Andalusian design.
Written 26 May 2024
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Flavie L
Vif, France156 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Very nice experience, a visit in the morning when we were the only ones with the museum supervisor who therefore went all around the palace with us and explained everything to us
This palace is magnificent and everything is well preserved and maintained
It’s definitely not to be missed when you go to Sidi Bou Said
This palace is magnificent and everything is well preserved and maintained
It’s definitely not to be missed when you go to Sidi Bou Said
Written 10 April 2024
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LondonE3Traveller
London, UK2,562 contributions
Dec 2024 • Friends
Also called Ennejma Ezzahra Palace on google maps. Beautiful palace with interesting decor. Really good views and well worth visiting! Enjoyed our visit and was a highlight of our day in Sidi Bou Said.
Written 7 December 2024
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Renee S
Paris, France139 contributions
Nov 2014 • Solo
I had lived & worked in Tunisia for more than a year before I finally made it here to the palace called Ennejma Ezzahra (which apparently means "Star of Venus" in Arabic), built by the Baron Rudolpe d'Erlanger. And amazingly, in all that time, only two people had ever even mentioned this place to me. The interior design and craftsmanship are so beautiful that I do not understand why it remains so little known. However, I guarantee that once you have seen it, you will never forget it.
If you enjoy Oriental-type architecture & interior design, this is a definite must if you are in the Tunis area.
Allow plenty of time to do the tour with the audioguide as the history behind the house, the architecture and the lives of the owners are quite interesting.
As the palace is part of the Centre des Musiques Arabes et Méditerranéennes (Centre for Arabic and Mediterranean Music), there is a section with traditional musical instruments of the region that is also included in the visit. Unfortunately, I spent so much time marveling over the interior design of the home and listening to its history on the audioguide that I did not allow enough time to give this section its proper due.
If it is a beautiful day, it is also nice to take your time looking out over the sea and strolling around the gardens.
Concerts are also sometimes held in a large reception hall within the palace, and given the overall atmosphere, attending an evening musical event in that setting must be an amazing experience. Keep an eye out if you are in the area for any length of time.
For additional information:
There is a New York Times article from 1987 posted on internet called "In Tunisia, A Rare Visit To a Palace And Its Owner" which features the Baroness Edwina d'Erlanger daughter-in-law of Rudolphe, talking about the palace and the way in which it was built. (Sorry, according to the rules of Trip Advisor, I am not allowed to provide URL links in my reviews.)
To give you an idea of the grounds and the decor inside, there is a short video presentation of the palace in French that is currently posted on Youtube called "Le palais Ennejma Ezzahra : Dar El Baron d'Erlanger à Sidi Bou Saïd - #Tunisia". If you do not speak French, you can still watch the video footage to see photos of the amazing interior.
If you understand French, there is a great 25-minute documentary by ARTE also posted on Youtube, called "Trésors oubliés de la Méditerranée Palais du baron d'Erlanger, Tunisie Fr 2011 ARTE HD 2013".
If you enjoy Oriental-type architecture & interior design, this is a definite must if you are in the Tunis area.
Allow plenty of time to do the tour with the audioguide as the history behind the house, the architecture and the lives of the owners are quite interesting.
As the palace is part of the Centre des Musiques Arabes et Méditerranéennes (Centre for Arabic and Mediterranean Music), there is a section with traditional musical instruments of the region that is also included in the visit. Unfortunately, I spent so much time marveling over the interior design of the home and listening to its history on the audioguide that I did not allow enough time to give this section its proper due.
If it is a beautiful day, it is also nice to take your time looking out over the sea and strolling around the gardens.
Concerts are also sometimes held in a large reception hall within the palace, and given the overall atmosphere, attending an evening musical event in that setting must be an amazing experience. Keep an eye out if you are in the area for any length of time.
For additional information:
There is a New York Times article from 1987 posted on internet called "In Tunisia, A Rare Visit To a Palace And Its Owner" which features the Baroness Edwina d'Erlanger daughter-in-law of Rudolphe, talking about the palace and the way in which it was built. (Sorry, according to the rules of Trip Advisor, I am not allowed to provide URL links in my reviews.)
To give you an idea of the grounds and the decor inside, there is a short video presentation of the palace in French that is currently posted on Youtube called "Le palais Ennejma Ezzahra : Dar El Baron d'Erlanger à Sidi Bou Saïd - #Tunisia". If you do not speak French, you can still watch the video footage to see photos of the amazing interior.
If you understand French, there is a great 25-minute documentary by ARTE also posted on Youtube, called "Trésors oubliés de la Méditerranée Palais du baron d'Erlanger, Tunisie Fr 2011 ARTE HD 2013".
Written 5 October 2015
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Adam T
Flint, UK96 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
Sidi Bou Said is one of the most charming and amazing places I've ever been to. Reminds me of greece's Santorini, however it's got it's own unique character. Photographer's paradise. A must-see!!!
here's a few photos in my livejournal:
http://adamtasimages.livejournal.com/985.html
here's a few photos in my livejournal:
http://adamtasimages.livejournal.com/985.html
Written 18 June 2015
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I was not sure I was going to visit Sidi Bou Said.. but the second day I went back to visit Carthage I figured what the heck.. I was already on the cheap train from Tunis it was only 4 more stops to Sidi Bou Said so I went...
It was a sunny warm December late morning, started my climb toward the upper part of the village.. breathtaking by all means ahah
The views of the sea, the white houses with blue gates and windows, the flowers and everything else.. it's surreal!
You MUST MUST MUST go! If you're in Tunis or visiting Carthage make a quick stop up here even by taxi it's cheap!
Best solution from tunis is the TGM train ticket is €0.30 cents, a 35 minute ride
It was a sunny warm December late morning, started my climb toward the upper part of the village.. breathtaking by all means ahah
The views of the sea, the white houses with blue gates and windows, the flowers and everything else.. it's surreal!
You MUST MUST MUST go! If you're in Tunis or visiting Carthage make a quick stop up here even by taxi it's cheap!
Best solution from tunis is the TGM train ticket is €0.30 cents, a 35 minute ride
Written 9 December 2009
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Edin Krnic
Tuzi, Montenegro3,701 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
Absolutely wonderful. To come here and to take tour in Palace. I don’t recommend tour guide. Better to visit alone
Written 11 November 2019
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Lutfy D
Tunis, Tunisia572 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
This palace was built as a symbol of love by a French Baron who loved his wife and offered her this palace as a gift but now it was transformed years ago in the Mediterranean Arab Music Center and i had the occasion to visit it few months ago and my only advice to you dear traveller is to visit it by yourself to discover this breath -taking palace and learn more about The Tunisian rich music culture
Written 22 November 2015
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Riomussafer
Dubai, United Arab Emirates38 contributions
Nov 2019
This is very wealthy simplicity in the sense that the house is not architecturally of great note but that its decor is of the highest quality. It's a small place and 15mns will give you a good tour of the house. You will not see better plasterwork easily and the baron loved his plasterwork. There is 3 floors worth of it. The views are among the best and the place is all in all enchanting.
Written 9 November 2019
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Hi there. Where is the best place for holiday 8n Tunisia so that I can visit 5his place
Written 4 February 2019
Sidi Bou Said area in Tunis itself. The palace is within walking distance.
Written 4 February 2019
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