Partly because of its setting above town, and the simple beauty of the building, the Museum of Art and Popular Traditions is a rewarding place to visit. The house is a 17th century zawiyya, but could easily have been a local lord's palace. The house, let's focus on that first, has two domes and two courtyards, plus a number of smaller rooms. The first dome is beautifully decorated, while the second has absolutely no decoration whatsoever. One of the staff told me that this was a question of acoustics, and yes, raise your voice and test it out. The sound goes loud, yet still clear. The exhibit is more a question of likings, as it deals with jewellery and handicrafts. Interesting enough, it still takes a bit of interest in the popular part of Tunisian history. Nevertheless, the whole thing is presented with style and pride, and a short stroll through the exhibit will not bore anyone. Entrance is 1.1TD plus 1TD for photo (2005). The staff will be more than happy to answer questions.
