Souk El Haddadine
Coordinates: 36°47′34″N 10°10′17″E / 36.792773°N 10.171493°E
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.
Location[]
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
Sidi Mahrez Khelloua Mosque
Entrance of the mosque
Facade of the mosque after restoration
Notes and references[]
Categories:
- Souqs in Tunis