Dar Al-Aram is a palace belonging to the family of the same name that helped bring scribes and calligraphers to Tunisia. It has origins dating back to the early nineteenth century AD. It is also distinguished by its magnificent interior design and its floral and geometric decorations with Italian, Spanish, Turkish and Andalusian influences, its spacious rooms and courtyards, and its marble columns. Today, it is It is a museum and headquarters of the City Protection Agency and Society, and today displays a small collection of materials documenting the Society's work in preserving the city's textile history.