Old consulate of Denmark in Tunis
The old consulate of Denmark in Tunis is one of the monuments of the medina of Tunis.
Localisation[edit]
The building is located in the European district of the medina near to Beb Bhar, in Al Zaytuna street.[1]
History[edit]
It was built in the 18th century as a primary school for boys. On 8 December 1751, Ali Pacha and Frederick V of Denmark signed a treaty by which the school became the consulate of the kingdom of Denmark and Norway.
References[edit]
- ^ El Ghali, Adnene. La route des consuls: les territoires de la diplomatie à Tunis. pp. 35–37.