The Dar Bach Hamba is a 17th-century palace whose most outstanding feature is its grand courtyard. The palace belonged to the Tunis bourgeoisie before it was acquired by a sect of the Catholic Church in 1923. It was then renovated into a museum by the Orestiadi Foundation of Sicily, and today its galleries display historical and artistic items from many Mediterranean countries. The palace/museum also plays host to numerous cultural events throughout the year. Entrance fee is TND2. N.L.