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Dar Bach Hamba

Tunisia · 17th century

Dar Bach Hamba in Tunisia
Photo: Youssefbensaad · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Palace of the Medina of Tunis. Dar Bach Hamba ranks #6,102 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #13 of the 33 mapped in Tunisia. Founded c. 1650, it is older than 25% of the atlas's dated landmarks, one of 708 atlas entries founded in the 17th century. 12 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Tunis, 1 km away. See how Tunisia compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dar Bach Hamba?

Dar Bach Hamba stands in Tunisia, at 36.79546°, 10.17281°.

When was Dar Bach Hamba built?

The atlas dates its founding to c. 1650. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

Is Dar Bach Hamba a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Yes, it is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, per its Wikidata entry.

How famous is Dar Bach Hamba?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #6,102 of 9,035 worldwide, and #13 in Tunisia. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to Dar Bach Hamba?

Dar Othman, about 1 km away.

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