Souk El Trouk
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Souk El Trouk ({{langx|ar|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.{{cite web|language=fr|title=Souk el Trouk|url=http://culture.alecso.org/medinatunis/index.php/fr/souks/souk-el-trouk|website=culture.alecso.org|access-date=17 November 2015}} At the start, it was dedicated to tailors and embroiders of Turkish costumes such as the kaftan. 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.
Notes and references
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External links
- {{Cite web|language=fr|title=Souk At-Trouk|url=http://www.commune-tunis.gov.tn/publish/content/article.asp?ID=227|website=commune-tunis.gov.tn|access-date=27 January 2016}}
- Virtual visit of [http://culture.alecso.org/medinatunis/index.php/fr/souks/souk-el-trouk Souk El Trouk]
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