Souk El Haddadine
36°47′34″N 10°10′17″E / 36.792773°N 10.171493°E
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]
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Bab Jedid -
Sidi Mahrez Khelloua Mosque -
Entrance of the mosque -
Facade of the mosque after restoration
