Each step taken along the cobbled, uneven stone paths of the Medina of Sfax in Tunisia reveals the cultural features of the city. Walking along the narrow alleys between the reddish-brown houses with bright shutters and mosaics, you learn more and more about the city. You immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the city and carefully get to know it.

Entering one of the arches of an unremarkable house, you get a chance to lift the shroud of mystery and find out how the inhabitants of Sfax lived several hundred years ago. In the heart of the Old Town, there was the home of the wealthy official of Sfax, which eventually turned into a museum of art and folk traditions.

So, hiding from the noise of street vendors and the scorching sun, catch your breath and look around. The Dar Jellouli Museum is certainly different from most houses in Sfax: it is more elegant, with its bluish mosaics on the facade. However, it doesn't really look like the house of a wealthy official. Its main decoration is its history and a huge collection of exhibits.

The house was built in the distant 17th century by Muslim refugees from Andalusia. During the construction, the features of Tunisian architecture were taken into account. So the mansion fits perfectly into the urban landscape. Before entering the living quarters, you have to go through a vast courtyard. It is located opposite the entrance. Further, along the perimeter of the square courtyard, there are rooms. When the mansion was finally ready, it was bought by a military commander, official, and merchant from Sfax. His family had lived there for several generations.

After looking around in the courtyard, you can go inside. Along the walls in the corridors are items that were used not only by the owners of the house but also by ordinary residents of Sfax. In the museum, you can pretty much visit the inhabitants of Sfax of the 17th century, see how they arranged the rooms, what utensils they used, and even what their toilet looked like.