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National Military Museum

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One of the Best Places To Visits in Manouba


Address

53 Ave Habib Bourguiba, Manouba, Tunisia

Contact

+216 70 604 018

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (137 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 4 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 4 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 4 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 4 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 4 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 4 PM

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  • 4/5 Abdelmajid Z. 1 year ago on Google • 522 reviews
    Great museum and the staff was welcoming and nice But you’ll need a guide to fully enjoy it Entry fee is only 5DT
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  • 5/5 Ghassen Ayedi ― غــسّــان �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An old palace of Hammouda Pasha al-Husseini and currently the National Military Museum - the Rose Palace Great engineering, rich content and good reception Beautiful architecture, rich content and a good reception. (Original) قصر قديم لحمودة باشا الحسيني و حاليا المتحف العسكري الوطني - قصر الوردة هندسة رائعة و محتوى ثري و استقبال جيد Beautiful architecture, rich content and a good reception.
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  • 4/5 Tahar A. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Housed in an old beylical castle, the museum is very well organized and informative. Despite the slightly old-fashioned appearance of the displays, we quickly follow the military history of Tunisia from start to finish (Original) Installé dans un vieux château beylical, le musée est très bien organisé et instructif. Malgré l'aspect un peux vieillot des présentoirs, on arrive rapidement à suivre de bout en bout l'histoire militaire de la Tunisie
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  • 5/5 Kemal M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Tunisian National Military Museum is of great importance for Tunisian history. Especially the effects of the Ottoman Empire are clearly seen. In the museum, there are clothes belonging to the Ottoman Empire, especially janissary clothes. Weapons from the Ottoman Empire and weapons from the French colony are also on display. (Original) Tunus Milli Askeri Müzesi Tunus tarihi açısından büyük önem arz ediyor. Özellikle Osmanlı İmparatorluğunun etkileri net olarak görülüyor. Müzede Osmanlı imparatorluğuna ait kıyafetler, özellikle yeniçeri kıyafetleri mevcut. Osmanlı İmparatorluğundan kalan silahlar ile Fransız sömürgesinden kalan silahlar da sergilenmekte.
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  • 5/5 Chris W. 3 years ago on Google • 114 reviews
    Great Displays in one of the old Beys palaces Military History well looked after here. Fantastic Gun displays, Cheap tickets with a guided tour !
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  • 5/5 Steve K. 2 years ago on Google • 81 reviews
    If you're into military history and how past conflicts shaped modern Tunisia, this is the place. Museum is on grounds of military facility therefore is higher security, however you can show up and needn't set an appointment. An officer escorts and serves as guide though my officer was a generalist and not a historian capable of diving deeper into subject matter. I asked if I could go through escorted then go through again on my own to translate French captions, but answer was no. I was unrushed by my guide and took my time. Exterior has array of armored vehicles and a few aircraft, though regrettably none are labelled with any information or provenance. VISITED: 9 Dec 2021; 5 TND adult entry; museum closed 4pm
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  • 5/5 Mondher K. 10 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I visited it about 6 times and I don't like it in every new visit. (Original) زرته حوالي 6 مرات و لا أنفك اُعجب به في كل زيارة جديدة.
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  • 3/5 Mustafa E. 6 months ago on Google • 96 reviews
    if you're interested in history, then you're in the right place! very rich place with the military history of Tunisia during several times, I've enjoyed my visit there especially to know about the clothes in every time. many commons as well between Tunisia & Egypt in military fights. good one to visit. Ticket is 5TND for foreigners.
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  • 5/5 Ilyes R. 3 years ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Very interesting. It satisfies different tastes. It’s got a good variety of historical items. It really helps get a thorough understanding of Tunisia’s different civilizations.
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  • 5/5 Bill G. 4 years ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Excellent little gem of a place that is one of the Bey of Tunisia's ex-palaces. Looked after by the military, who look after some if the sites of military significance in Tunisia -see the Tunisia Campaign Nov 1942- May 1943 and the Marenth Line- our guide around the Musuem told my wife and I that the word needs to get out more to attract visitor. They house some of the first few Gatling guns ever made. Enjoyable time spent.
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  • 5/5 Ghassen J. 5 years ago on Google
    You really gonna enjoy your trip over there
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  • 5/5 Aziz K. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Former palace of Hamouda Pasha turned into museum of the army. It offers a unique collection of weapons that served for the first polytechnic under Ahmed Pacha. The guides are welcoming and know the history of the place very well. Do not hesitate to ask for access to the basement or the collection of old weapons is available. (Original) Ancien palais de Hamouda Pacha transformé en musée de l armée. Il propose une collection unique des armes qui ont servi pour la première école polytechnique sous Ahmed Pacha. Les guides sont accueillants et connaissent très bien l histoire des lieux. Ne pas hésiter à demander l accès aux sous sol ou la collection des vieilles armes est disponible.
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  • 4/5 Mehdi O. 4 years ago on Google
    A nice museum and palace to visit. Presents the History of Tunisia from a mikitarian perspective. Many weapons, machines and clothes are presented.
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  • 5/5 Benammar A. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The National Military Museum is located in the Rose Palace in the western suburb of Tunis, an area known for its good climate and beautiful nature. The Rose Palace was built in 1798 during the reign of Hamouda Pasha Bey (1782-1814) near the Grand Tower at the Royal Gardens, dating back to the 15th century. The palace was used for a long time as a place for the ruling family and was used to welcome and harbor prominent foreign dignitaries. In the era of Ahmed Pasha Bey (1837 - 1855) and in conjunction with the reforms witnessed by the army and the Tunisian navy, the Palace of the Rose and its buildings became an artillery barracks from 1839 and then a barracks for the cavalry beginning in 1841 with reference to the mandate of the Amir of the Brigade Ahmed brother Mustafa Khazandar During the first period. The Palace of the Rose was also used to house the officers who were studying at the Pardo during the first period of its opening (1840-1853) and during the second period (1859-1866), which closed the school due to the participation of the Tunisian army in the Crimean War. After the French forces entered the Tunisian territory at the end of April 1881, the Palace of the Rose was used as headquarters for these forces. It was also exploited during the military campaign against Tunisia (November 1942 - May 1943) by Axis armies in the first stage and then in a second stage by units of the French army. Since 1956, the Rose Palace has become the headquarters of the School of Officers and then the headquarters of the leadership of the work and management of the Department of dress and catering has affected the various uses and lack of care on the general situation of this archaeological milestone, which is about to fade and the extinction And the explosion of ammunition store during the military campaign on Tunisia (November 1942-May 1943) had a negative impact on the situation of minors. Since 1977, the Ministry of National Defense has begun to renovate this archaeological landmark. After considerable effort and heavy work, this building restored its original elegance. The National Military Museum was established by law No. 106 of 1986 of 31 December 1986. The aim of the National Military Museum was to revive the Tunisian military heritage, to highlight the various epics of our history and to proclaim the glory and achievements of Tunisia. In parallel with the restoration work, the works of the museum and the collection of archaeological collections began. A follow-up committee was set up to supervise the works until 1984, when the Museum was concentrated and the museum pieces were distributed to different halls. The museum was inaugurated on June 25, 1984, and the visits were limited initially to official delegations to the Ministry of National Defense. On 24 June 1989, on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of the armed forces' reopening, the museum was opened to the public. • The National Military Museum was organized and regulated by Order No. 331 of 1988 of 7 March 1988. According to the provisions of this Order, the museum's mission is to preserve, display and develop the historical military heritage to commemorate the martyrdom of the nation. The National Military Museum has 23,000 pieces of precious antiquities (white weapons, firearms, oil paintings, engravings, models of battles, models of warships, armor, guns and heavy weapons ...) belonging almost to all periods of Tunisian military history. Weapons represent the largest part of museum pieces. Most of these weapons date back to the 19th century and were used by the Tunisian army during the Crimean War (1854-1856) alongside the Ottoman Empire against the Russian Empire. These groups were distributed to different galleries according to the historical sequence of the various historical military stages that the Tunisian country has known over 3000 years of glory. (Original) يوجد المتحف العسكري الوطني بقصر الوردة بالضاحية الغربية لمدينة تونس العاصمة وهي منطقة تعرف بمناخها الطيب وطبيعتها الجميلة. وتم بناء قصر الوردة سنة 1798 في عهد حمودة باشا باي ( 1782 – 1814 ) قرب البرج الكبير بمقر الحدائق الملكية التي يرجع تاريخها إلى القرن الخامس عشر. استعمل القصر لمدّة طويلة مكانا لاصطياف العائلة الحاكمة كما استعمل لاستقبال الشخصيات الأجنبية البارزة وإيوائها. وفي عهد أحمد باشا باي ( 1837 – 1855 ) وتزامنا مع الإصلاحات التي شهدها الجيش والبحرية التونسية، أصبح قصر الوردة والمباني التابعة له ثكنة للمدفعية انطلاقا من سنة 1839 ثم ثكنة للخيالة بداية من سنة 1841 مع الإشارة إلى أنه تم تكليف أمير اللواء أحمد شقيق مصطفى خزندار بفرقة الخيالة خلال تلك الفترة الأولى. كما استعمل قصر الوردة أيضا لإيواء الضباط الأروبيين الذين كانوا يدرّسون في المدرسة الحربية بباردو أثناء الفترة الأولى التي فتحت فيها أبوابها ( 1840 – 1853 ) وكذلك أثناء الفترة الثانية ( 1859 – 1866 ) التي عقبت غلق المدرسة بسبب مشاركة الجيش التونسي في حرب القرم. وعلى إثر دخول القوات الفرنسية التراب التونسي في أواخر شهر أفريل 1881 تم استغلال قصر الوردة كمقر قيادة لهذه القوات. كما تم استغلاله خلال الحملة العسكرية على تونس ( نوفمبر 1942 – ماي 1943 ) من طرف جيوش المحور في مرحلة أولى ثم في مرحلة ثانية من قبل وحدات من الجيش الفرنسي. وبداية من سنة 1956، أصبح قصر الوردة مقرا لمدرسة ضباط الصف ثم مقرا لقيادة سرية الأشغال والإدارة التابعة لإدارة اللباس والتموين وقد أثرت مختلف الاستعمالات وقلة العناية على الحالة العامة لهذا المعلم الأثري الذي أوشك على التلاشي و الاندثار كما أن انفجار مخزن للذخيرة خلال الحملة العسكرية على تونس (نوفمبر 1942 – ماي 1943) أثر بصفة سلبية على حالة القصر. وانطلاقا من سنة 1977 شرعت وزارة الدفاع الوطني في ترميم هذا المعلم الأثري و بعد مجهودات كبيرة وأشغال جسيمة استرجع هذا المبنى رونقه الأصلي. أحدث المتحف العسكري الوطني بمقتضى القانون عدد 106 لسنة 1986 المؤرخ في 31 ديسمبر 1986 وكانت الغاية من بعث المتحف العسكري الوطني هي إحياء التراث العسكري التونسي و إبراز مختلف الملاحم التي عرفها تاريخنا و التعريف بأمجاد تونس و إنجازاتها. وبصفة موازية مع أعمال الترميم، انطلقت الأعمال الخاصة بالتصور المتحفي و جمع المجموعات الأثرية وتشكلت لجنة متابعة أشرفت على هذه الأعمال و ذلك إلى غاية سنة 1984 تاريخ تركيز المتحف و توزيع القطع المتحفية على مختلف القاعات. تم تدشين المتحف يوم 25 جوان 1984 و اقتصرت الزيارات في البداية على الوفود الرسمية التي تفد على وزارة الدفاع الوطني و في 24 جوان 1989 و بمناسبة الذكرى 33 لانبعاث القوات المسلحة فتح المتحف للعموم. •    وتم تنظيم المتحف العسكري الوطني وتسييره بمقتضى الأمر عدد 331 لسنة 1988 المؤرخ في 7 مارس 1988 و طبقا لأحكام هذا الأمر تتمثل مهمة المتحف في المحافظة على التراث التاريخي العسكري وعرضه وتنميته لتخليد ذكرى من أستشهد في سبيل الوطن. يملك المتحف العسكري الوطني مجموعات أثرية ثمينة تبلغ 23000 قطعة (أسلحة بيضاء وأسلحة نارية ورسوم زيتية ومحفورات ونماذج معارك ونماذج سفن حربية ودروع ومدافع وأسلحة ثقيلة...) تنتمي تقريبا إلى كل حقب التاريخ العسكري التونسي. وتمثل الأسلحة القسط الأكبر من القطع المتحفية ومعظم هذه الأسلحة تعود إلى القرن التاسع عشر استعملها الجيش التونسي في حرب القرم (1854 - 1856) إلى جانب الدولة العثمانية ضد الإمبراطورية الروسية. تم توزيع هذه المجموعات على مختلف قاعات العرض طبقا للتسلسل التاريخي لمختلف المراحل التاريخية العسكرية التي عرفتها البلاد التونسية على مرّ 3000 سنة من المجد.
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  • 5/5 Martin K. 4 years ago on Google
    Probably the best museum in Tunis
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  • 5/5 aymen k. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Guided tour for only 3 DT (Original) Visite guidée pour seulement 3 DT
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  • 5/5 Jacek P. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting museum located in the former palace. It collects interesting exhibits and militaria, and their display in beautiful palace rooms is an additional attraction. Interesting both for Tunisians and foreign guests, young and old. Well worth it! I would like to be there once again! (Original) Bardzo ciekawe muzeum mieszczące się w byłym pałacu. Gromadzi ciekawe eksponaty oraz militaria a ich wyeksponowanie w pięknych pomieszczeniach pałacowych stanowi dodatkową atrakcję. Interesujące zarówno dla tunezyjczyków jak i gości zagranicznych, młodych jak i starszych. Warto! Sam chciałbym raz jeszcze tam być!
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  • 4/5 Ibrahim A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) From the shed of the Rose Palace. ________________ Photo by Professor Munther Khayari. (Original) من سقيفة قصر الوردة. ________________ من تصوير الأستاذ منذر خياري.
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  • 5/5 ridha h. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A magnificent museum ... with guided tour (Original) Un musée magnifique..avec visite guidée
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  • 4/5 Andrei P. 2 months ago on Google • 206 reviews New
    The location of the museum is a bit far from the center but easily accessible by taxi. I would recommend visiting the museum; it's a pretty interesting experience to see the outdoor tanks and airplanes, especially for children. The gates were closed when I arrived, but I still managed to enter by knocking on the door and paying the 5 Dinar ticket. I was escorted by a soldier who gave me an overview of the museum in French. The building itself is impressive, organized into multiple rooms based on different stages of military history. I enjoyed the short visit here and would recommend this place.

  • 5/5 Zied M. 3 months ago on Google • 170 reviews New
    Very interesting especially for children to discover the history of Tunisia With a diversity of military weapons used in different eras

  • 5/5 Nadim H. 7 years ago on Google • 84 reviews
    A great place to visit , a highly recommanded cultural desfination, one of the few museums that offer you a guided tour, free for students, 1DT for any other visitor .Thumbs up for the ministry of defence for the very high maintenance of the museum.

  • 4/5 Dhouha Ben M. 3 months ago on Google • 72 reviews New
    A very beautiful palace not to be missed with a museum recounting the military history of Tunisia which is very interesting to discover.

  • 5/5 Mahdi H. 7 years ago on Google • 67 reviews
    If you want to know about the history of military and defense in Tunisia, this is the place. From Hannibal and his quest to conquer Rome to modern defense system and conquests in Tunisia. A not very well known museum in a series of amazing ones in Tunis and especially in Bardo Area (Mannouba)

  • 5/5 Mokh 3 years ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Excellent Museum that showcases Tunisia's rich military history from Carthage all the way to current times. Lots of artifacts, weaponry and documents that are well presented and preserved. The staff is extremely helpful. I'd recommend it to anyone that has an interest in military history or Tunisian history in general.

  • 4/5 Makrem M. 3 months ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    It was enriching for the children to know the history of Tunisia.

  • 5/5 OUMEYMA F. 9 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    One of the best historical museums I've ever visited in Tunisia. Also if you're into historical painting, you should put this museum on your list.

  • 4/5 la j. 3 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    A very beautiful palace which contains lots of military vehicles and pieces of real weapons that the children loved. I also really appreciated the models with the war outfits of former soldiers and especially the welcome which was very warm. The only downside for me is the garden. It is maintained but I think we should think about planning a floral decoration to spruce it up.

  • 4/5 Wouter G. 4 years ago on Google
    Spent here 2 hours as only visitor, with military guide all for 3 dinar. Quite dated but clear and instructive. Just 5 m from the Bardo. The professional non commisioned officer had a broader general knowledge about history than the highly paid Bardo guide. Ballistol should donate a large drum of gun oil

  • 5/5 Emile S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great collection and excellent, knowledgeable tour guide. Well worth a visit while in Tunis.

  • 5/5 Tarek C. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The architecture is beautiful. A palace of Arab-Muslim style with Italian decorative elements. Collection of interesting weapons. (Original) L'architecture est magnifique.Un palais de style arabo-musulman avec des éléments de décoration italiens.Collection d'armes intéressante.Iii

  • 5/5 Tunis R. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) ممتاز

  • 3/5 Adam B. 5 years ago on Google
    Typical museum

  • 5/5 Souidi F. 8 years ago on Google
    Very Nice

  • 5/5 Amir H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Exposes the Tunisian military history of the Punic era of Dido and Hannibal, until our days and the role of the army in the Tunisian revolution, while passing by the periods Hafsides, Husseienen and Colonial and Independence. Very professional and cooperative staff! A must! (Original) Expose l'histoire militaire Tunisienne de l'ère punique de Didon et Hannibal, jusqu'à nos jours et le rôle de l'armée dans la révolution Tunisienne, en passant par les périodes Hafsides, Husseienen et Coloniale et Indépendance. Staff très professionnel et coopérant ! Un MUST!

  • 5/5 Moufida G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Très beau

  • 5/5 Ghassen J. 4 years ago on Google
    Really a good place to get a little tour around Tunisian military history

  • 2/5 Mohamed R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lack of maintenance Especially the garden (Original) Manque entretien Surtout le jardin

  • 5/5 Ell M. 4 years ago on Google
    Even though you are not interested in arms and military history, you should visit the building for its sublime architecture to discover the unique art of building of tunisian palatial architecture

  • 4/5 Quentin F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice that this museum exists This muse is terrific Felix likes to eat food. (Original) Schön daß es dieses Museum gibt Diese Muse ist grandios Felix isst gerne Essen.

  • 5/5 ramsis V. 5 years ago on Google
    A great place to visit. It have the history of defense in tunisia. From Hannibal conquest to modern defense and it also have a guide tour

  • 3/5 Moez H. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A prestigious place to visit absolutely (Original) Un lieu prestigieux à visiter absolument

  • 5/5 Hela B. 5 years ago on Google
    😍😍

  • 4/5 Zied S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Welcome to graduated military who tells you the history of the museum that illustrates the national movement. (Original) Bon acceuil auprès de militaires graduées qui vous raconte l'histoire du musée qui illustre le mouvement national.

  • 5/5 khalil m. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) very beautiful palace (Original) très beau palais

  • 5/5 Karim Salah T. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) pretty museum of the history of the national army (Original) jolie musée de l histoire de l armée nationale

  • 5/5 abdelhamid a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An authentic museum which remarkably retraces the military history of Tunisia. Opened on June 24, 1989, it is located in the city of La Manouba, more precisely within the Palace of the Rose, which it sometimes bears the name. It was built in the year 1793 by order of Hamouda Pasha who used it as a summer residence. It is later converted into a residence for illustrious guests. Then, it became a base for military command, artillery and cavalry and from 1839 a center reserved for military instructions. Subsequently, it was occupied by several armed bodies and was threatened with destruction, especially during the Second World War. After the independence of Tunisia, the Ministry of Defense decided to carry out restoration work on the palace to allow it to regain its initial splendor. It was then converted into a military museum. Access to the palace is via the main door, through a first garden and a central alley ending with the large entrance door to the vestibule (driba). This one, about twenty meters long, has small cells on both sides with benches for visitors. The driba ends with a second door, opening onto a large courtyard paved with stones and framed by arches placed on marble columns. To the right of the courtyard is a small mosque preceded by a patio, a portico with a double row of arcades and a large garden; while on the left are a space reserved for services and a two-storey building. At the end of the courtyard stands the palace itself, which is accessed by a staircase leading to a portico in front of the building. The halls of the palace are arranged around a luxurious patio, centered on a large basin and a fountain, and surrounded by a gallery on all four sides. From the front door, a small hall allows, through a first door on the right, access to the room of justice built according to a particular architecture: a rectangular shape bordered laterally by benches and bays supported by marble columns; the whole forms a portico ending in front of a false arcade surmounted by an entablature and bordered by pilasters. The whole is made in white marble inlaid with polychrome marble in a typical Italian style. On either side of the patio are typical apartments with T-shaped rooms and maksouras. At the end of the patio rises a hall of honor in the shape of a cross, the center of which is surmounted by a dome from which hangs a large chandelier; the side and front rooms are vaulted. Both the patio and all the rooms of the palace are paved with marble, the walls are covered by ceramic tiles below and decorated with geometric and vegetal decorations in stucco up to the ceiling. All the arcades of the patio, of the room of justice, of the external court as well as of the small mosque are with black and white keystones. The museum houses a collection of 23,000 pieces representing different periods of the country's military history ranging from ancient eras to modern eras, including the era of the Arab-Muslim conquest and the Ottoman and Beyliqual era. In short, an important national museum and part of the immense Tunisian heritage that deserves to be honored. (Original) Un musée authentique qui retrace remarquablement l'histoire militaire de la Tunisie. Ouvert le 24 juin 1989, il se situe dans la ville de La Manouba, plus précisément au sein du Palais de la rose dont il porte parfois le nom. Il a été bâti en l'an 1793 sur ordre de hamouda pacha qui l'utilisâ comme résidence d'été. Il est reconverti après en résidence pour hôtes illustres. Puis, il devient une base de commandement militaire, d'artillerie et de cavalerie et à partir de 1839 une centre réservé aux instructions militaires. Par la suite, il est occupé par plusieurs corps armés et est menacé de destruction notamment pendant la deuxième guerre mondiale. Après l'indépendance de la Tunisie, le ministère de la défense décide de mener des travaux de restaurations au palais pour lui permettre de retrouver sa splendeur initiale. Il est alors reconverti en musée militaire. L'accès au palais se fait, via la porte principale, au travers d'un premier jardin et une allée centrale se terminant par la grande porte d'entrée du vestibule (driba). Celle-ci, longue d'une vingtaine de mètres, comporte de part et d'autre de petites cellules avec des banquettes destinées aux visiteurs. La driba se termine par une deuxième porte, ouvrant sur une grande cour pavée de pierres et encadrée par des arcades posées sur des colonnes de marbre. À droite de la cour se situent une petite mosquée précédée d'un patio, un portique à double rangée d'arcades et un grand jardin ; alors que sur la gauche se situent un espace réservé aux services et un bâtiment de deux étages. Au fond de la cour se dresse le palais lui-même auquel on accède par un escalier accédant à un portique précédant le bâtiment. Les salles du palais sont aménagées autour d'un luxueux patio, centré sur un grand bassin et une fontaine, et entouré d'une galerie sur les quatre côtés. Dès la porte d'entrée franchie, un petit hall permet, par une première porte sur la droite, l'accès à la salle de la justice construite selon une architecture particulière : une forme rectangulaire bordée latéralement par des bancs et des travées supportées par des colonnes de marbre ; le tout forme un portique se terminant en face par une fausse arcade surmontée par un entablement et bordée par des pilastres. Le tout est réalisé en marbre blanc incrusté de marbre polychrome de style typiquement italien. De part et d'autre du patio se trouvent des appartements typiques avec des chambres en forme de « T » et des maksouras. À l'extrémité du patio s'élève une salle d'honneur de forme en croix, dont le centre est surmonté d'une coupole où est suspendu un grand lustre ; les pièces latérales et de face sont voûtées. Aussi bien le patio que toutes les salles du palais sont pavées de marbre, les murs sont couverts par des carreaux de céramique en bas et agrémentés de décorations géométriques et végétales en stuc jusqu'au plafond. Toutes les arcades du patio, de la salle de justice, de la cour externe ainsi que de la petite mosquée sont à claveaux noirs et blancs. Le musée abrite une collection de 23000 pièces représentant différentes périodes de l'histoire militaire du pays allant d'époques anciennes en époques modernes en passant par l'époque de la conquête arabo-musulmane et l'époque ottomane et beyliquale. En bref, un important musée national et une partie de l'immense patrimoine tunisien qui mérite d'être honoré.

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    Very interesting place, place to visit!


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