Souk El Haddadine

Coordinates: 36°47′34″N 10°10′17″E / 36.792773°N 10.171493°E / 36.792773; 10.171493
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36°47′34″N 10°10′17″E / 36.792773°N 10.171493°E / 36.792773; 10.171493

Souk El Haddadine at the end of Bab Jedid
Metallic plaque of the Smiths Street

Souk El Haddadine or souk of the smiths is one of the souks of the medina of Tunis.

Localization

It is located in the southern part of the medina, in the Smiths Street.[1]

History

The souk was founded during the Hafsid era between 1128 and 1535.

Products

It is specialized in producing metal products.

Monuments

The souk is located near Bab Jedid, one of the medina's famous gates. Also, Sidi Mahrez Khelloua Mosque, a classified monument is in this souk.[2]

  • Bab Jedid
    Bab Jedid
  • Sidi Mahrez Khelloua Mosque
    Sidi Mahrez Khelloua Mosque
  • Entrance of the mosque
    Entrance of the mosque
  • Facade of the mosque after restoration
    Facade of the mosque after restoration

Notes and references

  1. ^ https://medneta.eu/sites/default/files/uploads/1_Historique_des_espaces_de_production_et_dechanges_dans_la_Medina_de_Tunis%20_Adnen%20el%20Ghali.pdf
  2. ^ http://www.commune-tunis.gov.tn/publish/content/article.asp?ID=192
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