Souk El Nissa
Souk El Nissa (English: Women market) is one of the souks of the medina of Tunis.[1]
Metallic plaque showing the name of the market
Localisation
This market is located in the heart of the medina, at the south of Al-Zaytuna Mosque, near the souk of wool.[1]
History
The name of this market comes from the fact that women came there for buying and selling some products, like traditional feminine clothes, lace, hijab, etc.[1]
Nowadays, the market isn't specialized in this type of product anymore.[1]
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References
- "Les souks de Tunis". tunisiepromo.com. 27 January 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
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