Bahia Palace was built at the end of the 19th century by the grand vizier of the sultan (who was only a child when he came to power) as his personal home. It is typical architecture of the time, with the most public spaces be less ornate, and the more private spaces having elaborate decoration.
Modest details in the first, and most public, courtyard.
Modest, but definitely not absent.
The next courtyard is for business, and so more ornate.
The grand vizier Si Moussa met with Muslims, Berbers, and Jews, and had separate meeting spaces for each. Note the Star of David in the fretwork in this room.
This grand ceiling is in a building that separates the business quarters from the more private areas of the palace.
This courtyard is surrounded by the rooms for the grand viziers harem of 3 wives.
This was the living quarters of Si Moussa's youngest, and favorite, wife, Bahia. He named his palace after her.
The doorway leading to the grand vizier's private rooms. Note the cat door!
Si Moussa's private spaces.
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