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
[edit]It is located in the southern part of the medina, in the Smiths Street.[1]
History
[edit]The souk was founded during the Hafsid era between 1128 and 1535.
Products
[edit]It is specialized in producing metal products.
Monuments
[edit]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
