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Musee National du Bardo, Algiers

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Discover Tunisia's long history at Musee National du Bardo, situated in a richly decorated 18th-century mansion. The museum showcases an extensive collection of ancient artifacts, some of which date back to the prehistoric period, such as preserved eggs used as bottles. Don't miss the highlight--the backbone of the Touareg people's queen, Tin Hinan. If you want to take a break, step outside to the well-maintained garden. To visit Musee National du Bardo and get the most from your holiday in Algiers, create itinerary details personal to you using our Algiers travel route planner.

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By Nanou B On March 13, 2018

très beau palais datant de l'aire ottomane a visiter il est majestueux et très beau vraiment a voir absolument more »

very beautiful palace dating from the Ottoman area visit it is majestic and beautiful really a must see

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By nseddak On March 4, 2018

Le djenane aurait été bâti, à la fin du xviiie siècle, par un riche Tunisien exilé, Hadj Ben Omar, afin de servir de résidence d'été pour l'accueil des notables de l'époque. En 1930, l'édifice est ina... more »

The djenane would have been built, at the end of the eighteenth century, by a wealthy exiled Tunisian, Hadj Ben Omar, to serve as summer residence for the reception of the notables of the era. In 1930, the building was inaugurated by the French as a Museum of prehistory and ethnography on the occasion of the centenary of the colonisation in Algeria. The prehistoric collection includes objects Paleolithic and Neolithic, a nice collection of prehistoric figurations, and ostrich egg used as bottles by early man. The centerpiece of this place remains the collection including adornment and the furniture of Tin Hi nan, Queen of the Touareg. warm welcome and guide to the height. Free entry

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By Sebastien S On February 24, 2018

Très beau musée dans une ancienne maison d’ottoman un ancien palais, d’une beauté rare. Je recommande cette vite more »

Very beautiful Museum in an old House of ottoman one former Palace of rare beauty. I recommend this fast

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