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🇹🇳 Tunisia Culture12 October 2026

Diwan library reopens after restoration in Tunis

By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Kapitalis

Diwan library reopens after restoration in Tunis

Tunisian Culture Minister Amina Srarfi presided over the reopening of the Diwan library in the Medina of Tunis after a full restoration. The National Heritage Institute notably strengthened the structure, restored the tiles and modernised the electrical network, according to the Culture Ministry.

Tunisian Culture Minister Amina Srarfi presided over the reopening ceremony of the Diwan library on Monday 12 October 2026. The building, located in the Medina of Tunis, underwent a comprehensive maintenance and restoration programme carried out and funded by the National Heritage Institute (INP), according to the Culture department.

The ceremony was attended by the governor of Tunis, Imed Boukhris, officials from the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and heritage experts. The work was carried out by specialist teams from the INP, according to the ministry.

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