Souk El Trouk
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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ a b c "Souk el Trouk". culture.alecso.org (in French). Retrieved 17 November 2015.
External links
[edit]- "Souk At-Trouk". commune-tunis.gov.tn (in French). Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- Virtual visit of Souk El Trouk
