Souk El Trouk
Photochrom of Souk El Trouk in 1899
Souk El Trouk (Arabic: سوق الترك) is one of the souks of the medina of Tunis. It is specialized in clothing and embroidery trading.
History[]
Souk El Trouk was initiated in the early 17th century by Yusuf Dey to satisfy the Turkish community.[1] At the start, it was dedicated to tailors and embroiders of Turkish costumes such as the kaftan.[1] Its main clients were the Turkish militia in Tunis and the dignitaries of the beylical regime.
Location[]
The souk is located at the intersection of the Sidi Ben Arous and Tourbet El Bey streets, next to the Youssef Dey Mosque.[1]
Notes and references[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Souk el Trouk". culture.alecso.org (in French). Retrieved 17 November 2015.
External links[]
- "Souk At-Trouk". commune-tunis.gov.tn (in French). Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- Virtual visit of Souk El Trouk
Categories:
- Souqs in Tunis
- Clothing retailers of Tunisia